The Slap
Christos Tsiolkas
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at 250 WPM8h 31m
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The Slap
Published
2013
Publisher
Pocketförlaget
Pages
511
ISBN-13
9789187319303
Description
*"Although this is Australian author Tsiolkas’ fourth novel, it is the first to be published in the U.S. With its raw style, liberal use of profanity and racial epithets, and laserlike focus on the travails of suburban life, it is a down-and-dirty version of Tom Perrotta’s best-selling Little Children (2004). At a barbecue in a Melbourne suburb, a man loses his temper and slaps the child of the host’s friends. This incident unleashes a slew of divisive opinions, pitting friends and families against each other as the child’s parents take the man to court. Told from eight different viewpoints, the novel also deftly fills in disparate backstories encompassing young and old, single and married, gay and straight, as well as depicting how multiculturalism is increasingly impacting the traditional Aussie ethos. For good measure, the author also throws in male vanity, infidelity, and homophobia. Tsiolkas’ in-your-face style is sure to alienate some readers—the child’s parents, for example, are among the book’s most unlikable characters—but his novel, which won the 2009 Commonwealth Prize, fairly radiates with vitality as it depicts the messy complications of family life."* -- Joanne Wilkinson, Booklist
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Slap?
This edition of The Slap has approximately 511 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 Slap?
For most readers, The Slap typically takes between 10h 39m and 7h 6m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 127,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 31m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 127,750 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 Slap?
The estimated word count for The Slap is approximately 127,750 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 Slap?
The Slap was written by Christos Tsiolkas.
When was The Slap published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.