Pine Islands
Marion Poschmann
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Pine Islands
by Marion Poschmann, Jen Calleja
Published
2020
Publisher
Coach House Books
Pages
250
ISBN-13
9781770566378
Description
"When Gilbert Silvester, a journeyman lecturer on beard fashions in film, awakes one day from a dream that his wife has cheated on him, he flees - immediately, irrationally, inexplicably - for Japan. In Tokyo he discovers the travel writings of the great Japanese poet Basho. Suddenly, from Gilbert's directionless crisis there emerges a purpose: a pilgrimage in the footsteps of the poet to see the moon rise over the pine islands of Matsushima. Falling into step with another pilgrim - a young Japanese student called Yosa, clutching a copy of The Complete Manual of Suicide - Gilbert travels with Yosa across Basho's disappearing Japan, one in search of his perfect ending and the other the new beginning that will give his life meaning. The Pine Islands is a serene, playful, profoundly moving story of the transformations we seek and the ones we find along the way."--Publisher.
Subjects
Anthem
La Peste
The Waves
Works (Awakening / Beyond the Bayou / Desiree's Baby / Kiss / Locket / Ma'ame Pelagie / Pair of Silk Stockings / Reflection / Respectable Woman)
The blue castle
The Awakening
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Pine Islands?
This edition of Pine Islands has approximately 250 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 Pine Islands?
For most readers, Pine Islands typically takes between 5h 13m and 3h 28m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 62,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 10m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 62,500 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 Pine Islands?
The estimated word count for Pine Islands is approximately 62,500 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 Pine Islands?
Pine Islands was written by Marion Poschmann, Jen Calleja.
When was Pine Islands published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2020. The original work may have been published on a different date.