The Echo Maker

Richard Powers

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8h 34m

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The Echo Maker

by Richard Powers

2012

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514

9789651323331

Description

On a winter night on a remote Nebraska road, 27-year-old Mark Schluter flips his truck in a near-fatal accident. His older sister Karin, his only near kin, returns reluctantly to their hometown to nurse Mark back from a traumatic head injury. But when he emerges from a protracted coma, Mark believes that this woman–who looks, acts, and sounds just like his sister–is really an identical impostor. Shattered by her brother's refusal to recognize her, Karin contacts the cognitive neurologist Gerald Weber, famous for his case histories describing the infinitely bizarre worlds of brain disorder. Weber recognizes Mark as a rare case of Capgras Syndrome, a doubling delusion, and eagerly investigates. What he discovers in Mark slowly undermines even his own sense of being. Meanwhile, Mark, armed only with a note left by an anonymous witness, attempts to learn what happened the night of his inexplicable accident. The truth of that evening will change the lives of all three beyond recognition.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages are in The Echo Maker?

This edition of The Echo Maker has approximately 514 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 Echo Maker?

For most readers, The Echo Maker typically takes between 10h 43m and 7h 8m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 128,500 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 34m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 128,500 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 Echo Maker?

The estimated word count for The Echo Maker is approximately 128,500 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 Echo Maker?

The Echo Maker was written by Richard Powers.

When was The Echo Maker published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.