The book of secrets
M. G. Vassanji
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The book of secrets
Published
2015
Publisher
Picador
Pages
360
ISBN-13
9781250109187
Description
Like the novels of Nadine Gordimer, J.M. Coetzee, and Ben Okri, The Book of Secrets concerns Africa - in this case, the Asian community of East Africa, a rich nexus of English, Arab, Indian, and African cultures. The novel begins in 1988 when the 1913 diary of Alfred Corbin, a British colonial administrator, is found in an East African shopkeeper's backroom. The diary - and the secrets it both reveals and conceals - enflames the curiosity of retired schoolteacher Pius Fernandes. Pius's obsessive pursuit of history leads him on an investigative journey through his own past and a nation's. Vasanji brings to vivid life the landscapes, the towns, and the cities of East Africa from the days of the Great War, through independence, all the way to the close of the eighties. Rich in detail and character, pathos and humor, and evocative of time and place, The Book of Secrets juxtaposes different cultures and generations and tells us something fresh about the nature of storytelling.
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How many pages are in The book of secrets?
This edition of The book of secrets has approximately 360 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 book of secrets?
For most readers, The book of secrets typically takes between 7h 30m and 5h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 90,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 90,000 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 The book of secrets?
The estimated word count for The book of secrets is approximately 90,000 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 The book of secrets?
The book of secrets was written by M. G. Vassanji.
When was The book of secrets published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.