The dud avocado
Elaine Dundy
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The dud avocado
by Elaine Dundy
Published
1958
Publisher
Dutton
Pages
255
Description
It’s been described as “Catcher in the Rye” for girls by British blogger Moira Redmond. When Sally Jay Gorce was thirteen, she made a pact with her wealthy uncle Roger; if she stopped running away from home, stayed in school and made it all the way through college, he would pay for her to live wherever and however she wished, for two years. Now Sally is out of college and in Paris, in the late 1950’s, “up to her ears in possibility” and the freedom – and money - to do as she pleases. Her observations on the various individuals she encounters, from Bohemian artist wannabes to distinctly unpleasant members of the decayed aristocracy, are clear-eyed and spot on. Alas, despite the fact that she possesses a sturdy sense of self, and she’s neither vain nor stupid, Sally Jay is the poster child for bad decisions; particularly when it comes to men. Warning note: A grasp of conversational French will greatly enhance your reading experience. That, or Google Translate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The dud avocado?
This edition of The dud avocado has approximately 255 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 dud avocado?
For most readers, The dud avocado typically takes between 5h 19m and 3h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 63,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 15m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 63,750 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 dud avocado?
The estimated word count for The dud avocado is approximately 63,750 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 dud avocado?
The dud avocado was written by Elaine Dundy.
When was The dud avocado published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1958. The original work may have been published on a different date.