The Man in the Wooden Hat
Jane Gardam
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The Man in the Wooden Hat
by Jane Gardam
Published
2009
Publisher
Europa Editions, Incorporated
Pages
233
ISBN-13
9781609450335
Description
The New York Times called Sir Edward Feathers one of the most memorable characters in modern literature. A lyrical novel that recalls his fully lived life, Old Filth has been acclaimed as Jane Gardam's masterpiece, a book where life and art merge. And now that beautiful, haunting novel has been joined by a companion that also bursts with humor and wisdom: The Man in the Wooden Hat. Old Filth was Eddie's story. The Man in the Wooden Hat is the history of his marriage told from the perspective of his wife, Betty, a character as vivid and enchanting as Filth himself. They met in Hong Kong after the war. Betty had spent the duration in a Japanese internment camp. Filth was already a successful barrister, handsome, fast becoming rich, in need of a wife but unaccustomed to romance. A perfect English couple of the late 1940s. As a portrait of a marriage, with all the bittersweet secrets and surprising fulfillment of the 50-year union of two remarkable people, the novel is a triumph. The Man in the Wooden Hat is fiction of a very high order from a great novelist working at the pinnacle of her considerable power. It will be read and loved and recommended by all the many thousands of readers who found its predecessor, Old Filth, so compelling and so thoroughly satisfying. Tells the story of the fifty-year marriage of barrister Filth and his wife Betty, which is filled with secrets and hidden desires.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Man in the Wooden Hat?
This edition of The Man in the Wooden Hat has approximately 233 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 Wooden Hat?
For most readers, The Man in the Wooden Hat typically takes between 4h 51m and 3h 14m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 58,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 53m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 58,250 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 Wooden Hat?
The estimated word count for The Man in the Wooden Hat is approximately 58,250 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 Wooden Hat?
The Man in the Wooden Hat was written by Jane Gardam.
When was The Man in the Wooden Hat published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.