The fall
Diogo Mainardi
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The fall
Published
2014
Pages
145
ISBN-13
9781846557804
ISBN-10
1846557801
Description
'Knowing how to fall is much more valuable than knowing how to walk.' The Fall is a memoir like no other. Its 424 short texts match the number of steps taken by Diogo Mainardi's son Tito as he walks, with great difficulty, with his father around Venice, the city where the disastrous birth took place that left him with cerebral palsy. It is the story of a father and his love for his handicapped son, bristling with family history, art, literature and ideas. From Marcel Proust to Neil Young, Sigmund Freud to Humpty Dumpty, Renaissance Venice to the camp at Auschwitz, Mainardi charts the trajectory of the Western world, with Tito at its centre, showing how his fate has been shaped by history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The fall?
This edition of The fall has approximately 145 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 fall?
For most readers, The fall typically takes between 3h 1m and 2h 1m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 36,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 25m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 36,250 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 fall?
The estimated word count for The fall is approximately 36,250 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 fall?
The fall was written by Diogo Mainardi.
When was The fall published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.