The Wild Olive
Basil King
Reading Time
at 250 WPM3h 13m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 3h 13m to read The Wild Olive.
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The Wild Olive
by Basil King
Published
1995
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pages
193
ISBN-10
0665754760
Description
In Basil King's "The Wild Olive," Norrie Ford, a young man unfairly convicted of murder, escapes and finds refuge with a mysterious girl, the titular "Wild Olive," who helps him forge a new identity and a new life in Argentina. Here's a more detailed overview: THE PREMISE: Norrie Ford, facing an unjust sentence, flees and seeks refuge in the wilderness. THE ESCAPE: Norrie's desperate flight from the law leads him to a secluded clearing, where he encounters Judge Wayne and his wife. THE INTRIGUE: Norrie finds himself drawn into a complicated web of secrets, including the judge's wife's role in his hiding place. THE NEW LIFE: The story focuses on Norrie's transformation and establishment of a new life in Argentina, thanks to the help of the Wild Olive. KEY THEMES: The novel explores theme justice, morality, and identity, with the story centering on escape, societal constraints, and personal ethics.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Wild Olive?
This edition of The Wild Olive has approximately 193 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 Wild Olive?
For most readers, The Wild Olive typically takes between 4h 1m and 2h 41m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 48,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 13m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 48,250 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 Wild Olive?
The estimated word count for The Wild Olive is approximately 48,250 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 Wild Olive?
The Wild Olive was written by Basil King.
When was The Wild Olive published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1995. The original work may have been published on a different date.