The balloon man
Charlotte Armstrong
Reading Time
at 250 WPM4h 22m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 4h 22m to read The balloon man.
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The balloon man
Published
1968-01-01
Publisher
Coward-McCann, Inc.
Pages
262
Description
Ward Reynard, a struggling writer equally at odds with the Establishment and with himself, turns on with LSD, tunes in to violence, and drops out at the home of his wealthy, protective parents. In his wake are a hospitalized son, injured as much spiritually as physically by his father's betrayal, and a badly shaken wife, Sherry, who has taken a room in a boardinghouse in order to be near her little boy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The balloon man?
This edition of The balloon man has approximately 262 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 The balloon man?
For most readers, The balloon man typically takes between 5h 28m and 3h 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 65,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 22m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 65,500 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 The balloon man?
The estimated word count for The balloon man is approximately 65,500 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 The balloon man?
The balloon man was written by Charlotte Armstrong.
When was The balloon man published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1968-01-01. The original work may have been published on a different date.