Staying Alive
Matt Beaumont
Reading Time
at 250 WPM7h 28m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 7h 28m to read Staying Alive.
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Staying Alive
Published
2009
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Pages
448
ISBN-13
9780007355303
Description
Murray's life is on the duller side of normal. His once-scintillating career has run into a dead end. His crusading girlfriend has left him for a hotshot lawyer. While he likes things safe and tidy, he dreams of more, of getting in touch with his inner Jimi Hendrix. But finding a lump and discovering he has four months to live isn't what he had in mind.What would you do? Murray, to his great astonishment, is soon living with a burglar, mixing with supermodels, charged with murder and in massive debt to slipper-wearing gangsters. And he's finally said what he thinks in a meeting. So who cares? He's living life to the full. But what if it's all a mistake and he has to face the consequences. From the bestselling author of 'e' comes this novel of a very normal life becoming extraordinary.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Staying Alive?
This edition of Staying Alive has approximately 448 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 Staying Alive?
For most readers, Staying Alive typically takes between 9h 20m and 6h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 112,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 28m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 112,000 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 Staying Alive?
The estimated word count for Staying Alive is approximately 112,000 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 Staying Alive?
Staying Alive was written by Matt Beaumont.
When was Staying Alive published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.