The Business
Iain Banks
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The Business
by Iain Banks
Published
2000
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group Limited
Pages
393
ISBN-13
9780356220062
Description
Kate Telman is a senior executive officer in The Business, a powerful and massively discreet transglobal organisation. Financially transparent, internally democratic and disavowing conventional familial inheritance, the character of The Business seems, even to Kate, to be vague to the point of invisibility. It possesses, allegedly, a book of Leonardo cartoons, several sets of Crown Jewels and wants to buy its own State in order to acquire a seat at the United Nations. Kate's job is to keep abreast of current technological developments and her global reach encompasses Silicon Valley, a ranch in Nebraska, the firm's secretive Swiss headquarters, and a remote Himalayan principality. In the course of her journey Kate must peel away layers of emotional insulation and the assumptions of a lifetime. She must learn to keep her world at arm's length. -- Publisher description.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Business?
This edition of The Business has approximately 393 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 Business?
For most readers, The Business typically takes between 8h 11m and 5h 28m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 98,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 33m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 98,250 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 Business?
The estimated word count for The Business is approximately 98,250 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 Business?
The Business was written by Iain Banks.
When was The Business published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.