The Collector
John Fowles
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at 250 WPM4h 35m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 4h 35m to read The Collector.
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The Collector
by John Fowles
Published
1966
Publisher
Deutsche Buch-Gemeinschaft
Pages
275
Description
Fowles’ stunning debut is a study of a lonely young sociopath who kidnaps the woman he has fixated on, keeping her in his cellar in the belief that she will eventually come to love him. The story is narrated in turns by the young man and his captive, giving two opposing points of view.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Collector?
This edition of The Collector has approximately 275 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 Collector?
For most readers, The Collector typically takes between 5h 44m and 3h 49m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 68,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 35m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 68,750 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 Collector?
The estimated word count for The Collector is approximately 68,750 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 Collector?
The Collector was written by John Fowles.
When was The Collector published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1966. The original work may have been published on a different date.