The wire
Alvarez, Rafael
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The wire
Published
2004
Publisher
Pocket Books
Pages
282
ISBN-10
0743497325
Description
THE WIRE is one of the most critically acclaimed drama series in the history of television. It portrays the war of attrition between Baltimore's hardened police force and its drug dealers, and the blurring of good and evil, justice and injustice, and right and wrong that happens every day as men and women struggle against the insitutions they are bound up in. Over its five series it has built up a detailed, rich and layered portrait of Baltimore: from its corner boys touting dope and its dock workers facing extinction, through the strained education system and tainted halls of power, to the crumbling media establishment. Rafael Alvarez - a reporter, essayist and staff writer for the show - brings the reader inside this world, detailing many of the real-life incidents and personalities that inspired the show's storylines and characters. Packed with photographs and featuring an introduction by the show's creator and executive producer David Simon, as well as essays by acclaimed authors George Pelecanos and Laura Lippman, THE WIRE: TRUTH BE TOLD covers all five series in glorious detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The wire?
This edition of The wire has approximately 282 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 wire?
For most readers, The wire typically takes between 5h 53m and 3h 55m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 70,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 42m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 70,500 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 wire?
The estimated word count for The wire is approximately 70,500 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 wire?
The wire was written by Alvarez, Rafael.
When was The wire published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.