The hook
Donald E. Westlake
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at 250 WPM5h 18m
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The hook
Published
2002
Publisher
Editorial Seix Barral, S.A.
Pages
318
ISBN-13
9788432219849
Description
In the history of literary collaborations, there has never been one as fiendishly fascinating--and exquisitely explosive--as the one that Donald E. Westlake has cooked up in his new novel. The tale of two men who live in a world of fiction, words, scenes, characters, and the tyranny of the New York Times bestseller list, The Hook brilliantly unveils a literary deception fueled by envy, fury, guilt, anger, and admiration. When Wayne Prentice sells his soul to his old friend, he begins a Hitchcockian journey to all the things he has ever wanted--at a price far too great to pay. . . .Once again, Donald E. Westlake proves that on the landscape of American letters he is a unique force of his own. From his hilarious Dortmunder comic capers to his novels written under the name of Richard Stark and his psychologically galvanizing The Ax, Westlake has delivered one agonizing twist and turn after another. In The Hook he is at his best. And for the reader, there is no getting away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The hook?
This edition of The hook has approximately 318 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 hook?
For most readers, The hook typically takes between 6h 38m and 4h 25m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 79,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 18m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 79,500 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 hook?
The estimated word count for The hook is approximately 79,500 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 hook?
The hook was written by Donald E. Westlake.
When was The hook published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.