The Drought
J. G. Ballard
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The Drought
Published
1965
Publisher
Jonathan Cape
Pages
252
Description
A key backlist title from the author of Cocaine Nights, Empire of the Sun and Crash, now in PerfectBound e-book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Drought?
This edition of The Drought has approximately 252 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 Drought?
For most readers, The Drought typically takes between 5h 15m and 3h 30m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 63,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 63,000 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 Drought?
The estimated word count for The Drought is approximately 63,000 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 Drought?
The Drought was written by J. G. Ballard.
When was The Drought published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1965. The original work may have been published on a different date.