The catastrophist
Ronan Bennett
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The catastrophist
Published
2001
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pages
336
ISBN-13
9780743213370
Description
A romance between two journalists in 1960s Africa disintegrates over politics. She is an Italian who supports the Congolese war of independence against Belgium, he is an Irishman who sides with the whites. She takes a black lover, he a white one. A study in decolonization by an Irish writer.
Subjects
Die Kongo-Krise 1960-1965
[Zaire--Politics and government--Civil War pamphlets].
Nigeria and the UN mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Nord-Katanga, 1960-64
Pasajes de la Guerra Revolucionaria
Decolonisation and Regional Geopolitics
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The catastrophist?
This edition of The catastrophist has approximately 336 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 catastrophist?
For most readers, The catastrophist typically takes between 7h 0m and 4h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 84,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 84,000 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 catastrophist?
The estimated word count for The catastrophist is approximately 84,000 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 catastrophist?
The catastrophist was written by Ronan Bennett.
When was The catastrophist published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.