Secrets and lies
Mike Leigh
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at 250 WPM1h 43m
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Secrets and lies
by Mike Leigh
Published
1997
Publisher
Faber and Faber
Pages
103
ISBN-10
0571192912
Description
"Secrets & Lies was awarded the Palme d'Or for Best Film at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival. It tells the story of Hortense, a young black Londoner who goes in search of her birth mother. Hortense's voyage of discovery leads her to Cynthia - a depressed, unmarried, white woman who has uneasy relationships with both her second daughter and her brother. Hortense's attempt to uncover the hidden, almost forgotten, world of her parents fundamentally affects each of the characters. The film culminates in a lunch party at which the characters reveal the secrets that have blighted their lives, and with this outpouring of truth comes the possibility of renewal."--BOOK JACKET.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Secrets and lies?
This edition of Secrets and lies has approximately 103 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 Secrets and lies?
For most readers, Secrets and lies typically takes between 2h 9m and 1h 26m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 25,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 43m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 25,750 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 Secrets and lies?
The estimated word count for Secrets and lies is approximately 25,750 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 Secrets and lies?
Secrets and lies was written by Mike Leigh.
When was Secrets and lies published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.