Tabloid Dreams
Robert Olen Butler
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Tabloid Dreams
Published
2005
Publisher
Payot et Rivages
Pages
286
ISBN-13
9782743614027
ISBN-10
2743614021
Description
In his first collection since the Pulitzer Prize-winning A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain, Robert Olen Butler dazzles anew with his mastery of the short-story form and his true empathy for the denizens of the less-well-explored corners of the human condition. Though his mirthful and appropriately absurd story titles - "Boy Born with Tattoo of Elvis," "Titanic Victim Speaks Through Waterbed," "Woman Uses Glass Eye to Spy on Philandering Husband," and "JFK Secretly Attends Jackie Auction," among others - reflect Butler's genuine fondness for the outsized fancies of tabloid readers' and writers' imaginations, his ambitions are not so lighthearted or ephemeral. Once again he explores the enduring issues of cultural exile, loss, aspiration, and the search for the self. Employing a seamless mixture of high and low culture, of the surreal, the sordid, and the sad, Butler has created a frequently hilarious, always deeply moving, and profoundly American book.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Tabloid Dreams?
This edition of Tabloid Dreams has approximately 286 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 Tabloid Dreams?
For most readers, Tabloid Dreams typically takes between 5h 58m and 3h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 71,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 46m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 71,500 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 Tabloid Dreams?
The estimated word count for Tabloid Dreams is approximately 71,500 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 Tabloid Dreams?
Tabloid Dreams was written by Robert Olen Butler.
When was Tabloid Dreams published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.