The Weir
Ruth Moore
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at 250 WPM5h 42m
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The Weir
by Ruth Moore
Published
1943
Publisher
W. Morrow and Co.
Pages
342
Description
This is a regional classic, portraying the struggles of life on a fictional small island off the coast of Maine in the years before WWII. Multiple story lines follow characters making their way through different stages of life -- teen boys chafe at being made to stay in school and question the value of Shakespeare to the future they envision as fishermen; young men work at establishing independence from their families and respect in their community; a young woman is caught between the big city allure of Boston where she's an anonymous cannery worker and life at home where she has prestige as a local beauty; the middle-aged weir-tender suffers from years of strain reading the signs of weather and sea to eke out a living; housewives engage in operatic-scale family feuds simply to add spice to a limited social existence; an elderly woman living with her son's family fights the indignities of old age by playing practical jokes on her daughter-in-law. Many on the island wonder if the life is worth it and whether they wouldn't be better off moving to the mainland. The Weir has moments of laugh-out-loud humor and of jaw-dropping drama. It is utterly engaging, and deserves to be widely read and better known. ----------
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Weir?
This edition of The Weir has approximately 342 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 Weir?
For most readers, The Weir typically takes between 7h 8m and 4h 45m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 85,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 42m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 85,500 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 Weir?
The estimated word count for The Weir is approximately 85,500 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 Weir?
The Weir was written by Ruth Moore.
When was The Weir published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1943. The original work may have been published on a different date.