Severance

Robert Olen Butler

at 250 WPM

4h 24m

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Severance

by Robert Olen Butler

2015

Oldcastle Books, Limited

264

9781843447566

Description

Pulitzer-winning Butler presents 62 stories, each exactly 240 words long, capturing the flow of thoughts and feelings that go through a person's mind after their head has been severed. The characters are both real and imagined, including Medusa and Anne Boleyn.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages are in Severance?

This edition of Severance has approximately 264 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 Severance?

For most readers, Severance typically takes between 5h 30m and 3h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 66,000 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 24m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 66,000 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 Severance?

The estimated word count for Severance is approximately 66,000 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 Severance?

Severance was written by Robert Olen Butler.

When was Severance published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.