The war lover
John Hersey
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The war lover
by John Hersey
Published
1979
Publisher
Panther
Pages
413
ISBN-10
0586049274
Description
War Lover follows Buzz Morrow, a pilot who glorifies war and his military duties. The author makes the point that wars exist precisely because there are men like Buzz who revel in them. At the same time, he also gives us a detailed account of a Flying Fortress crew based in England during WW II.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The war lover?
This edition of The war lover has approximately 413 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 war lover?
For most readers, The war lover typically takes between 8h 36m and 5h 44m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 103,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 53m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 103,250 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 war lover?
The estimated word count for The war lover is approximately 103,250 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 war lover?
The war lover was written by John Hersey.
When was The war lover published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1979. The original work may have been published on a different date.