This Census-Taker
China Miéville
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This Census-Taker
Published
Jul 31, 2016
Publisher
Subterranean
Pages
184
ISBN-13
9781596067981
ISBN-10
1596067985
Description
"For readers of George Saunders, Kelly Link, David Mitchell, and Karen Russell, This Census-Taker is a stunning, uncanny, and profoundly moving novella from multiple-award-winning and bestselling author China Mieville. In a remote house on a hilltop, a lonely boy witnesses a profoundly traumatic event. He tries--and fails--to flee. Left alone with his increasingly deranged parent, he dreams of safety, of joining the other children in the town below, of escape. When at last a stranger knocks at his door, the boy senses that his days of isolation might be over. But by what authority does this man keep the meticulous records he carries? What is the purpose behind his questions? Is he friend? Enemy? Or something else altogether? Filled with beauty, terror, and strangeness, This Census-Taker is a poignant and riveting exploration of memory and identity"-- "After his mother goes missing, a boy is left alone in a remote house on a hilltop with his increasingly deranged father. When an odd man knocks on his door, the boy senses that his days of isolation are over. But will this stranger at last trigger the doom the boy has feared or will he somehow save the boy from the worst?"--
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in This Census-Taker?
This edition of This Census-Taker has approximately 184 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 Census-Taker?
For most readers, This Census-Taker typically takes between 3h 50m and 2h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 46,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 46,000 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 Census-Taker?
The estimated word count for This Census-Taker is approximately 46,000 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 Census-Taker?
This Census-Taker was written by China Miéville.
When was This Census-Taker published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Jul 31, 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.