The Stone Diaries
Carol Shields
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at 250 WPM6h 18m
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The Stone Diaries
Published
1997-09
Publisher
Piper München Zürich
Pages
378
ISBN-10
3492224903
Description
This is the poignant story of Daisy Goodwill, twentieth-century pilgrim, from her calamitous birth in Canada to her death in a Florida nursing home nearly ninety years later. Struggling to find her place in the world, she listens and observes, becoming a witness to her own life and death in this rich tale that reflects and illuminates our own unsettled era. ~from the back cover
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Stone Diaries?
This edition of The Stone Diaries has approximately 378 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 Stone Diaries?
For most readers, The Stone Diaries typically takes between 7h 53m and 5h 15m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 94,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 18m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 94,500 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 Stone Diaries?
The estimated word count for The Stone Diaries is approximately 94,500 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 Stone Diaries?
The Stone Diaries was written by Carol Shields.
When was The Stone Diaries published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997-09. The original work may have been published on a different date.