Just Kids

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About this book

In this memoir, singer-songwriter Patti Smith shares tales of New York City : the denizens of Max's Kansas City, the Hotel Chelsea, Scribner's, Brentano's and Strand bookstores and her new life in Brooklyn with a young man named Robert Mapplethorpe--the man who changed her life with his love, friendship, and genius.

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4.2/5 · 378913 readers · 310 pages · ≈ 5 h 44 m · Moderate

How long does it take to read Just Kids?

About ≈ 5 h 44 m — 310 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mJust Kids~5 h 44 m

How many pages is Just Kids?

310 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Just Kids310

What genre is Just Kids?

It sits on the Poetry, Biography & Memoir shelves.

Is Just Kids in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who are the main characters in Just Kids?

The main characters include Robert Mapplethorpe (1946-1989), Patti Smith (1946-).

Where does Just Kids take place?

It is set in United States, New York (State), New York (N.Y.) during 20th century.

Who wrote Just Kids?

Patti Smith.

Setting United StatesNew York (State)New York (N.Y.) Time period 20th century Characters Robert Mapplethorpe (1946-1989)Patti Smith (1946-)
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