The bookseller
Matt Cohen
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at 250 WPM4h 42m
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The bookseller
by Matt Cohen
Published
1997
Publisher
btb
Pages
282
ISBN-10
3442750032
Description
Paul Stevens is a seller of used books, a lover of Flaubert and Dickens, young and unsure of himself - until he meets Judith. But unsettling currents revolve around Judith. When Paul discovers that his brother Henry - a man most at home in pool halls and at the racetrack - has his own connections to Judith's secret world, the threads that tie him to the people he loves begin to connect in frightening ways. At the center of the web is one man who holds both Judith's and Henry's lives in his hands. Around this compelling portrait of a young man's coming of age in the disintegrating center of a big city, Matt Cohen has woven a deeply human story of relationships - of the intricacies of love and desire that hold lovers together, and the ambiguities of shared history that bind brothers and families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The bookseller?
This edition of The bookseller has approximately 282 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 bookseller?
For most readers, The bookseller typically takes between 5h 53m and 3h 55m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 70,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 42m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 70,500 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 bookseller?
The estimated word count for The bookseller is approximately 70,500 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 bookseller?
The bookseller was written by Matt Cohen.
When was The bookseller published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.