The First Circle
Александр Исаевич Солженицын
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The First Circle
by Александр Исаевич Солженицын
Published
2011
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Pages
592
ISBN-13
9781448128617
Description
Written from his own experiences this short novel focuses on the lives of a group of political prisoners held in a sharashka, a research & development laboratory near Moscow manned by engineers & technicians plucked from the gulags to perform work for the state.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The First Circle?
This edition of The First Circle has approximately 592 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 First Circle?
For most readers, The First Circle typically takes between 12h 20m and 8h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 148,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 52m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 20 days • Estimated word count: 148,000 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 First Circle?
The estimated word count for The First Circle is approximately 148,000 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 First Circle?
The First Circle was written by Александр Исаевич Солженицын.
When was The First Circle published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.