Oyster
Janette Turner Hospital
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Oyster
Published
1997
Publisher
Virago Press
Pages
453
ISBN-10
1860491634
Description
Outer Maroo, a small opal mining town in the Australian outback, is stewing in heat, drought, and guilty anxiety. Some ghastly cataclysm has occurred on the opal fields, but this is a taboo subject. When, from time to time, strangers arrive looking for missing children, they mysteriously disappear. Until the day two strangers, on the trail of a missing son and a daughter, refuse to succumb to accidents. The repressed secrets begin to dislodge themselves. Once the walls against the past begin to come down, nothing can stop the avalanche. And at the heart of this mystery is the cult Messiah, Oyster, dressed in white, sexually compelling, and preaching the end of time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Oyster?
This edition of Oyster has approximately 453 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 Oyster?
For most readers, Oyster typically takes between 9h 26m and 6h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 113,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 33m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 113,250 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 Oyster?
The estimated word count for Oyster is approximately 113,250 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 Oyster?
Oyster was written by Janette Turner Hospital.
When was Oyster published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.