The Cement Garden
Ian McEwan
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at 250 WPM3h 16m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 3h 16m to read The Cement Garden.
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The Cement Garden
by Ian McEwan
Published
2008
Publisher
Znak
Pages
196
ISBN-13
9788324010110
ISBN-10
8324010114
Description
In this tour de force of psychological unease, now a major motion picture starring Charlotte Gainsbourg and Sinead Cusack, McEwan excavates the ruins of childhood and uncovers things that most adults have spent a lifetime forgetting or denying. "Possesses the suspense and chilling impact of Lord of the Flies."--Washington Post Book World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Cement Garden?
This edition of The Cement Garden has approximately 196 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 Cement Garden?
For most readers, The Cement Garden typically takes between 4h 5m and 2h 43m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 49,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 49,000 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 Cement Garden?
The estimated word count for The Cement Garden is approximately 49,000 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 Cement Garden?
The Cement Garden was written by Ian McEwan.
When was The Cement Garden published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.