Manifold
Stephen Baxter
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at 250 WPM7h 32m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 7h 32m to read Manifold.
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Manifold
Published
2001
Publisher
Ballantine Pub. Group
Pages
452
Description
The year is 2020. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity, Reid Malenfant ventures to the far edge of the solar system, where he discovers a strange artifact left behind by an alien civilization: A gateway that functions as a kind of quantum transporter, allowing virtually instantaneous travel over the vast distances of interstellar space. What lies on the other side of the gateway? Malenfant decides to find out. Yet he will soon be faced with an impossible choice that will push him beyond terror, beyond sanity, beyond humanity itself. Meanwhile on Earth the Japanese scientist Nemoto fears her worst nightmares are coming true. Startling discoveries reveal that the Moon, Venus, even Mars once thrived with life--life that was snuffed out not just once but many times, in cycles of birth and destruction. And the next chilling cycle is set to begin again . . . ---------- Part of the [Manifold](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL72862W/Manifold) series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Manifold?
This edition of Manifold has approximately 452 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Manifold?
For most readers, Manifold typically takes between 9h 25m and 6h 17m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 113,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 32m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 113,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Manifold?
The estimated word count for Manifold is approximately 113,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Manifold?
Manifold was written by Stephen Baxter.
When was Manifold published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.