The tie that binds
Kent Haruf
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The tie that binds
by Kent Haruf
Published
1984
Publisher
Holt, Rinehart, and Winston
Pages
246
ISBN-10
0030719798
Description
Colorado, January 1977. Eighty-year-old Edith Goodnough lies in a hospital bed, IV taped to the back of her hand, police officer at her door. She is charged with murder. The clues: a sack of chicken feed slit with a knife, a milky-eyed dog tied outdoors one cold afternoon. The motives: the brutal business of farming and a family code of ethics as unforgiving as the winter prairie itself. In his critically acclaimed first novel, Kent Haruf delivers the sweeping tale of a woman of the American High Plains, as told by her neighbor, Sanders Roscoe. As Roscoe shares what he knows, Edith's tragedies unfold: a childhood of pre-dawn chores, a mother's death, a violence that leaves a father dependent on his children, forever enraged. Here is the story of a woman who sacrifices her happiness in the name of family - and then, in one gesture, reclaims her freedom. Breathtaking, determinedly truthful, *The Tie That Binds* is a powerfully eloquent tribute to the arduous demands of rural America, and of the tenacity of the human spirit. From the paperback edition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The tie that binds?
This edition of The tie that binds has approximately 246 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 tie that binds?
For most readers, The tie that binds typically takes between 5h 8m and 3h 25m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 61,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 6m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 61,500 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 tie that binds?
The estimated word count for The tie that binds is approximately 61,500 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 tie that binds?
The tie that binds was written by Kent Haruf.
When was The tie that binds published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1984. The original work may have been published on a different date.