Ossians
Doug Johnstone
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Ossians
Published
2012
Publisher
Faber & Faber, Incorporated
Pages
304
ISBN-13
9780571290505
Description
This is a rollicking and hugely enjoyable contemporary novel describing the outrageous mid-winter tour around Scotland of a group of musicians called 'The Ossians'. The band's driving force is twenty-four-year-old lead singer, Connor - intelligent but self-destructive, pretentious but charismatic, gloriously opinionated and with an extraordinary ability to get beaten up. The band is on the verge of signing a major record deal before setting off on a two-week tour of the cities and hinterland of Scotland, a tour expected to culminate triumphantly in a defining Glasgow gig.On their travels there is a seagull massacre, hapless drug deals, a mysterious stalker, a radioactive beach, a bomb-testing range, an epileptic fit, a town full of riotous Russian submariners, deadly snowstorms, epiphanies, regular beatings and random shootings. The "Ossians" is both hilariously readable and satirically astute, a story of rock'n'roll obsession as well as a search for identity and a sense of community, written with delicious insight, pace and brio.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Ossians?
This edition of Ossians has approximately 304 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 Ossians?
For most readers, Ossians typically takes between 6h 20m and 4h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 76,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 76,000 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 Ossians?
The estimated word count for Ossians is approximately 76,000 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 Ossians?
Ossians was written by Doug Johnstone.
When was Ossians published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.