Shantaram
Gregory David Roberts
Reading Time
at 250 WPM15h 36m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 15h 36m to read Shantaram.
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Shantaram
Published
2003
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Pages
936
ISBN-13
9780312330538
ISBN-10
0312330537
Description
The story of a man who escapes from a maximum security facility in Australia and arrives in Bombay, crossroads of the underworld, where he works in an aid station and smuggles drugs and guns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Shantaram?
This edition of Shantaram has approximately 936 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 Shantaram?
For most readers, Shantaram typically takes between 19h 30m and 13h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 234,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 15h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 32 days • Estimated word count: 234,000 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 Shantaram?
The estimated word count for Shantaram is approximately 234,000 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 Shantaram?
Shantaram was written by Gregory David Roberts.
When was Shantaram published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.