Spares
Michael Marshall Smith
Reading Time
at 250 WPM4h 32m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 4h 32m to read Spares.
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Spares
Published
November 2, 1998
Publisher
Harper Collins Publishers
Pages
272
ISBN-13
9780006512677
ISBN-10
0006512674
Description
Talking fridges, human clone farms, flying shopping malls – we must be in the Michael Marshall Smith zone. A world all too close to our own...Spares – human clones, the ultimate health insurance. An eye for an eye – but some people are doing all the taking. Spares – the story of Jack Randall: burnt-out, dropped out, and way overdrawn at the luck bank. But as caretaker on a Spares Farm, he still has a choice, and it might make a difference...if he can run fast enough. Spares – a breathless race through strange, disturbing territories in a world all too close to our own. Spares – it's fiction. But only just...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Spares?
This edition of Spares has approximately 272 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 Spares?
For most readers, Spares typically takes between 5h 40m and 3h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 68,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 32m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 68,000 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 Spares?
The estimated word count for Spares is approximately 68,000 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 Spares?
Spares was written by Michael Marshall Smith.
When was Spares published?
The publication date for this specific edition is November 2, 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.