The Web and the Rock
★ 4.0 avg
687 votes
About this book
George Webber, a man raised and schooled in the south, moves to New York City where he aspires to become a successful writer, but his ambition is sidetracked when he becomes tragically obsessed with the beautiful, wealthy, and married socialite Esther Jack.
Reader Profile
4.0/5 · 687 readers · 695 pages · ≈ 12 h 52 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read The Web and the Rock?
About ≈ 12 h 52 m — 695 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Web and the Rock?
695 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Web and the Rock?
It sits on the Biography & Memoir, Fiction shelves.
Is The Web and the Rock in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Where does The Web and the Rock take place?
It takes place in 20th century.
Who wrote The Web and the Rock?
Thomas Wolfe (1900–1938).
Time period
20th century