The Swallows
Lisa Lutz
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at 250 WPM6h 40m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 6h 40m to read The Swallows.
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The Swallows
by Lisa Lutz
Published
2019
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pages
400
ISBN-13
9781984818232
Description
**A teacher at a New England prep school ignites a gender war--with deadly consequences--in a dark and provocative novel by the author of *The Passenger*.** **W**hen Alex Witt joins the faculty at Stonebridge Academy, she's hoping to put a painful past behind her. Then one of her creative-writing assignments generates some disturbing responses from students. Before long, Alex immersed in an investigation of the students atop the school's social hierarchy--and their connection to something called the Darkroom. She soon inspires the girls who've started to question the school's "boys will be boys" attitude to incite a resistance. But just as the movement is gaining momentum, Alex attracts the attention of an unknown enemy who knows a little too much about her--and what brought her to Stonebridge in the first place. Lisa Lutz's blistering, timely tale of revenge and disruption shows us what can happen when silence wins out over decency for too long--and why the scariest threat of all might be the idea that sooner or later, girls will be girls. This description comes from the publisher.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Swallows?
This edition of The Swallows has approximately 400 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 Swallows?
For most readers, The Swallows typically takes between 8h 20m and 5h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 100,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 100,000 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 Swallows?
The estimated word count for The Swallows is approximately 100,000 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 Swallows?
The Swallows was written by Lisa Lutz.
When was The Swallows published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2019. The original work may have been published on a different date.