The pickup
Nadine Gordimer
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The pickup
Published
2002
Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pages
391
ISBN-10
0786238488
Description
"Who picked up whom? Is the pickup the illegal immigrant desperate to evade deportation to his impoverished desert country? Or is the pickup the powerful businessman's daughter trying to escape a privileged background she despises?" "When Julie Summers' car breaks down in a sleazy street, at a garage a young Arab emerges from beneath the chassis of a vehicle to aid her. The consequences develop unpredictable, relentless emotions that overturn each one's notions of the other.". "What are the solutions life demands for extraordinary circumstances? The Pickup is set in the social mix of the new South Africa and an Arab village in the desert. It is the story of the rites of passage that are emigration/immigration, anywhere in the world, where love can survive only if stripped of all certainties outside itself."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The pickup?
This edition of The pickup has approximately 391 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 pickup?
For most readers, The pickup typically takes between 8h 9m and 5h 26m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 97,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 31m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 97,750 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 pickup?
The estimated word count for The pickup is approximately 97,750 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 pickup?
The pickup was written by Nadine Gordimer.
When was The pickup published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.