This Boy's Life
Tobias Wolff
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at 250 WPM4h 48m
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This Boy's Life
by Tobias Wolff
Published
March 2000
Publisher
Grove Press
Pages
288
ISBN-13
9780802136688
ISBN-10
0802136680
Description
Wolff's account of his boyhood and the process of growing up includes paper routes, whiskey, scouting, fistfights, friendship, and betrayal in 1950s America.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in This Boy's Life?
This edition of This Boy's Life has approximately 288 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 This Boy's Life?
For most readers, This Boy's Life typically takes between 6h 0m and 4h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 72,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 72,000 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 This Boy's Life?
The estimated word count for This Boy's Life is approximately 72,000 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 This Boy's Life?
This Boy's Life was written by Tobias Wolff.
When was This Boy's Life published?
The publication date for this specific edition is March 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.