Speed
William S. Burroughs
Reading Time
at 250 WPM6h 3m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 6h 3m to read Speed.
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Speed
Published
1993
Publisher
Overlook Press
Pages
363
ISBN-10
0879515058
Description
A methedrine-inspired odyssey, a painfully candid exploration of the horizons of the speed freak's world, from the drug-hazed fantasy of New York's infamous East Village to the terrifying reality of a Federal narcotics hospital, Burroughs Jr.'s two novels present a vision of alienated youth at its most raw and uncensored. Speed follows Billy as he hustles for dope and money, crashing in garbage-strewn apartments and guiding a paranoid friend through the perilous city streets. With tough, gritty detachment, he describes the stages of his own drug addiction and physical and emotional deterioration. Kentucky Ham takes him from the squalor of the East Village crash pads to his father's literary hideaway in Tangier, and finally to incarceration at the Federal Narcotics Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Through both these autobiographical novels, William S. Burroughs, Jr., tells a story of generational isolation that is as relevant today as when it was first written.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Speed?
This edition of Speed has approximately 363 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 Speed?
For most readers, Speed typically takes between 7h 34m and 5h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 90,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 3m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 90,750 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 Speed?
The estimated word count for Speed is approximately 90,750 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 Speed?
Speed was written by William S. Burroughs.
When was Speed published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1993. The original work may have been published on a different date.