Not so quiet
Helen Zenna Smith
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Not so quiet
Published
1987
Publisher
Lawrence and Wishart
Pages
239
ISBN-10
0853156751
Description
"...Offers a scathing firsthand account of war from the point of view of women actively engaged in it. Helen Zenna Smith and her companions are volunteer ambulance drivers. They've actually paid for the privilege of serving at the French frontlines, seemingly so their upperclass mothers may brag about who has given up the most for the war effort. The bite of the novel comes from Smith's outrage at the senselenssness of war, at her country's complacent patriotism (as exemplified in her mother's platitudinous encouragement and pride in the sacrifice of her children), and at her own daily contact with the blood and vomit of the wounded."--Back cover.
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How many pages are in Not so quiet?
This edition of Not so quiet has approximately 239 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 Not so quiet?
For most readers, Not so quiet typically takes between 4h 59m and 3h 19m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 59,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 59m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 59,750 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 Not so quiet?
The estimated word count for Not so quiet is approximately 59,750 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 Not so quiet?
Not so quiet was written by Helen Zenna Smith.
When was Not so quiet published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1987. The original work may have been published on a different date.