The escape
Adam Thirlwell
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The escape
Published
2009
Publisher
Jonathan Cape
Pages
321
ISBN-13
9780224089111
ISBN-10
0224089110
Description
In a spa town snug in the Alps, at the end of the twentieth century, the widowed 78-year-old Haffner has arrived to claim his wife's inheritance: a villa expropriated by the century's totalitarian politics. In the spa hotel, he has tried to develop a mildly successful affair with a hungrily passionate married woman; and a much less successful affair with a capricious young yoga instructor. But gradually, through the tribulations of government bureaucracy, he discovers that he wants this villa, very much. Now that he has to fight for it, he wants it. For how can you ever desert from your past, your family, your history? That has always been the problem of Haffner's life. How do you remain a libertine?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The escape?
This edition of The escape has approximately 321 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 escape?
For most readers, The escape typically takes between 6h 41m and 4h 28m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 21m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,250 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 escape?
The estimated word count for The escape is approximately 80,250 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 escape?
The escape was written by Adam Thirlwell.
When was The escape published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.