The Suitcase
Julie Mertus
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at 250 WPM3h 58m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 3h 58m to read The Suitcase.
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The Suitcase
by Julie Mertus
Published
1997
Publisher
University of California Press
Pages
238
ISBN-10
0520204581
Description
When you're a refugee, no matter who you are, nobody asks, 'How are you?' This book asks refugees from Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia this simple question. Here, refugees tell their own stories about their lives as refugees in their own voices, through stories, essays, poems, and letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Suitcase?
This edition of The Suitcase has approximately 238 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 Suitcase?
For most readers, The Suitcase typically takes between 4h 58m and 3h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 59,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 58m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 59,500 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 Suitcase?
The estimated word count for The Suitcase is approximately 59,500 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 Suitcase?
The Suitcase was written by Julie Mertus.
When was The Suitcase published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.