The Onion Field
Joseph Wambaugh
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at 250 WPM8h 8m
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The Onion Field
Published
2008
Publisher
Quercus
Pages
488
ISBN-13
9781847243515
ISBN-10
1847243517
Description
This true crime story chronicles the events and aftermath of a confrontation between two criminals and two policemen in a California onion field which ended in death for one of the officers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Onion Field?
This edition of The Onion Field has approximately 488 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 Onion Field?
For most readers, The Onion Field typically takes between 10h 10m and 6h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 122,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 122,000 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 Onion Field?
The estimated word count for The Onion Field is approximately 122,000 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 Onion Field?
The Onion Field was written by Joseph Wambaugh.
When was The Onion Field published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.