Something Special
Iris Murdoch
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at 250 WPM1h 20m
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Something Special
by Iris Murdoch
Published
2011
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Pages
80
ISBN-13
9781446476970
Description
"Something Special, set in Iris Murdoch's native city of Dublin in the 1950s, tells the story of independent-minded Yvonne, nearly too old to be a bride, who continues to believe that there is more to life than marriage to Sam, the dutiful Jewish man who is courting her. Living at home with an overbearing mother whose fantasy world is rekindled by the visit of a Christmas card salesman, and a stern uncle who fears he will have to support her, Yvonne comes to the painful realization that she can no longer maintain the balance between her bold spirit and the impending truths of a forestalled adulthood."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Something Special?
This edition of Something Special has approximately 80 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 Something Special?
For most readers, Something Special typically takes between 1h 40m and 1h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 20,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 3 days • Estimated word count: 20,000 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 Something Special?
The estimated word count for Something Special is approximately 20,000 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 Something Special?
Something Special was written by Iris Murdoch.
When was Something Special published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.