The well
Elizabeth Jolley
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at 250 WPM3h 45m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 3h 45m to read The well.
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The well
Published
October 2, 1999
Publisher
Rivages
Pages
225
ISBN-13
9782743605483
ISBN-10
2743605480
Description
Against the stark and unyielding beauty of the Australian farmlands, Elizabeth Jolley paints a rich portrait of an eccentric, affectionate relationship between two women. Hester Harper, a lonely spinster caring for her ailing father, takes on Katherine, a young orphan, as a companion. Together, the women build a life replete with the satisfaction of daily chores well done and small pleasure thoroughly enjoyed. Life is nearly perfect--despite the subtle encroachments of their rural community--until late one night, when a dark stranger invades their privacy in a most horrifying way and shatters their world ... Elizabeth Jolley sets forth this stunning tale of intrigue and moral complexities with deft touches of black humor and splashes of irony applied with a flick of the wrist--the hallmarks of this talented writer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The well?
This edition of The well has approximately 225 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 well?
For most readers, The well typically takes between 4h 41m and 3h 8m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 56,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 45m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 56,250 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 well?
The estimated word count for The well is approximately 56,250 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 well?
The well was written by Elizabeth Jolley.
When was The well published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 2, 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.