Whiteout
Ted Conover
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at 250 WPM4h 48m
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Whiteout
by Ted Conover
Published
September 11, 2001
Publisher
Vintage
Pages
288
ISBN-13
9780679741787
ISBN-10
067974178X
Description
"Scenery. Celebrities. Snow. Who wouldn't want to live in Aspen, Colorado? Fresh from riding the rail with hoboes and running the border with Mexican illegals, acclaimed author Ted Conover decided it was time to look at--and take part in--the good life. Distrustful of the hype, Colorado native Conover approached Aspen from a different perspective. He went behind the wheel of a Mellow Yellow taxi for a ski season, crashed Don Johnson's star studded Christmas party, and was sent out on the beat for The Aspen Times. He joined a gang of retired drug dealers for a "Big Chill" weekend, waited with New Agers for expected landing of a flying saucer, an dropped in unexpectedly on John Denver, Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, and Playboy playmate Barbi Benton. Conover certainly learned about the real Aspen--maybe a little too much. Because it wasn't long before he got caught up in it. His seduction by Aspen's beauty, sex, and "perfect life-style" parallel this one small town's own experience in selling its soul. Funny, poignant, and revealing, Whiteout is a meditation on the sweet temptation of wealth, the loss of home, and vainglorious quests for paradise. Conover captures as never before the glitzy allure--and heartbreaking reality--of la dolce vita, American style."--Jacket
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Whiteout?
This edition of Whiteout 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 Whiteout?
For most readers, Whiteout 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 Whiteout?
The estimated word count for Whiteout 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 Whiteout?
Whiteout was written by Ted Conover.
When was Whiteout published?
The publication date for this specific edition is September 11, 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.