The crossing guard
David Rabe
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The crossing guard
by David Rabe
Published
1994
Publisher
Miramax Books/Hyperion
Pages
301
ISBN-10
0786861193
Description
Through such seminal plays as Streamers, Sticks and Bones, and Hurlyburly, David Rabe has given powerful voice to the often violent conflicts in the American psyche. In The Crossing Guard, adapted from the original screenplay by Sean Penn, he has written an unforgettable novel about parenthood, revenge, and forgiveness. At the center: Two men on a collision course. John Booth, a man just released from prison, and Freddy Gale, a man so possessed by his thirst for vengeance he will stop at nothing. Not even murder. At the climax: Freddy's beautiful and sympathetic wife, coping in her own way with the circumstances that have ruined her marriage. And Freddy, on two separate but equally powerful journeys - one, to find out how a man in America comes to terms with irrepressible agony, and the other his manic quest to find John Booth, a man waiting with a gun.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The crossing guard?
This edition of The crossing guard has approximately 301 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 crossing guard?
For most readers, The crossing guard typically takes between 6h 16m and 4h 11m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 75,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 1m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 75,250 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 crossing guard?
The estimated word count for The crossing guard is approximately 75,250 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 crossing guard?
The crossing guard was written by David Rabe.
When was The crossing guard published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1994. The original work may have been published on a different date.