Shadow Ticket

Thomas Pynchon

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5h 4m

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Shadow Ticket

by Thomas Pynchon

2025

Penguin Random House

304

9781787336346

Description

A cheese heiress skips Milwaukee in 1932; her father hires a private investigator to retrieve her from, eventually, eastern Europe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages are in Shadow Ticket?

This edition of Shadow Ticket 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 Shadow Ticket?

For most readers, Shadow Ticket 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 Shadow Ticket?

The estimated word count for Shadow Ticket 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 Shadow Ticket?

Shadow Ticket was written by Thomas Pynchon.

When was Shadow Ticket published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2025. The original work may have been published on a different date.