Messiah
Gore Vidal
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Messiah
by Gore Vidal
Published
1965
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pages
243
Description
When a mortician appears on television to declare that death is infinitely preferable to life, he sparks a religious movement that quickly leaves Christianity and most of Islam in the dust. Gore Vidal’s deft and daring blend of satire and prophecy, first published in 1954, eerily anticipates the excesses of Jim Jones, David Koresh, and the Heaven’s Gate suicide cult.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Messiah?
This edition of Messiah has approximately 243 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 Messiah?
For most readers, Messiah typically takes between 5h 4m and 3h 23m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 60,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 3m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 60,750 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 Messiah?
The estimated word count for Messiah is approximately 60,750 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 Messiah?
Messiah was written by Gore Vidal.
When was Messiah published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1965. The original work may have been published on a different date.