The man in the box
Thomas Moran
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The man in the box
by Thomas Moran
Published
1997
Publisher
G.K. Hall
Pages
309
ISBN-10
0783881231
Description
Niki Lukasser's father has walled Dr. Weiss into the barn loft. His box is one meter wide, three meters high, and four meters long. Hiding Dr. Weiss seems like an adventure to Niki. At first. But the family's secret weighs on them. Mrs. Lukasser becomes "nervous." Mr. Lukasser withdraws. Care and feeding of Dr. Weiss fall to Niki and a blind girl - Niki's best friend, Sigi. Niki and Sigi straddle two worlds. In their adolescent world, they are discovering the limits of adult life, and the possibilities of each other. In the secret world they share with Dr. Weiss, they have power - a life depends on them. That is both gratifying and bewildering. As the psychological state of Dr. Weiss ebbs and flows, Niki and Sigi are entranced by the stories of his worldly life in a Europe very different from their own. He shows them how to dream beyond their village, beyond the war. They are beginning to understand compassion and respect. And from the inside of his box, Dr. Weiss is gradually coaxing them into adulthood.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The man in the box?
This edition of The man in the box has approximately 309 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 man in the box?
For most readers, The man in the box typically takes between 6h 26m and 4h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 77,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 9m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 77,250 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 man in the box?
The estimated word count for The man in the box is approximately 77,250 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 man in the box?
The man in the box was written by Thomas Moran.
When was The man in the box published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.