The high flyer
Susan Howatch
Reading Time
at 250 WPM10h 11m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 10h 11m to read The high flyer.
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The high flyer
Published
2001
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pages
611
ISBN-13
9780751530414
ISBN-10
0751530417
Description
The High Flyer narrates the story of a City lawyer, Carter Graham, who "has it all". Her outwardly successful life, complete with highly compensated career and suitable marriage, undergoes profound changes after harrowing events smacking of the occult begin to occur, which reveal that things are not what they seem.
Subjects
Good wives
The Yellow Wallpaper
Works (Awakening / Beyond the Bayou / Desiree's Baby / Kiss / Locket / Ma'ame Pelagie / Pair of Silk Stockings / Reflection / Respectable Woman)
Mrs. Dalloway
The Awakening
The Portrait of a Lady
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The high flyer?
This edition of The high flyer has approximately 611 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 high flyer?
For most readers, The high flyer typically takes between 12h 44m and 8h 29m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 152,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 10h 11m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 21 days • Estimated word count: 152,750 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 high flyer?
The estimated word count for The high flyer is approximately 152,750 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 high flyer?
The high flyer was written by Susan Howatch.
When was The high flyer published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.