Stark
Ben Elton
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Stark
by Ben Elton
Published
2009
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Pages
496
ISBN-13
9781409080039
Description
Ben Elton's earth-shattering debut novel.Stark is a secret consortium with more money than God, and the social conscience of a dog on a croquet lawn. What's more, it knows the Earth is dying. Deep in Western Australia where the Aboriginals used to milk the trees, a planet-sized plot is taking shape. Some green freaks pick up the scent: a pommie poseur; a brain-fried Vietnam vet; Aboriginals who have lost their land...not much against a conspiracy that controls society. But EcoAction isn't in society: it just lives in the same place, along with the cockroaches.If you're facing the richest and most disgusting scheme in history, you have to do more than stick up two fingers and say 'peace'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Stark?
This edition of Stark has approximately 496 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 Stark?
For most readers, Stark typically takes between 10h 20m and 6h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 124,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 124,000 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 Stark?
The estimated word count for Stark is approximately 124,000 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 Stark?
Stark was written by Ben Elton.
When was Stark published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.