The Golden Gate
Vikram Seth
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The Golden Gate
by Vikram Seth
Published
June 18, 1991
Publisher
Vintage
Pages
320
ISBN-13
9780679734574
ISBN-10
0679734570
Description
One of the most highly regarded novels of 1986, Vikram Seth's story in verse made him a literary household name in both the United States and India. John Brown, a successful yuppie living in 1980s San Francisco meets a romantic interest in Liz, after placing a personal ad in the newspaper. From this interaction, John meets a variety of characters, each with their own values and ideas of "self-actualization." However, Liz begins to fall in love with John's best friend, and John realizes his journey of self-discovery has only just begun.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Golden Gate?
This edition of The Golden Gate has approximately 320 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 Golden Gate?
For most readers, The Golden Gate typically takes between 6h 40m and 4h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,000 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 Golden Gate?
The estimated word count for The Golden Gate is approximately 80,000 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 Golden Gate?
The Golden Gate was written by Vikram Seth.
When was The Golden Gate published?
The publication date for this specific edition is June 18, 1991. The original work may have been published on a different date.