How Long to Read A History of the Booker Prize

How Long Does it Take to Read A History of the Booker Prize?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 55 minutes to read A History of the Booker Prize by Merritt Moseley

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In this book, Merritt Moseley offers a brief history of the Booker Prize since 1992. With a short chapter covering each year, we follow the change in criteria, the highs and lows, short lists, winners, and controversies of the Booker Prize. The book also functions as an example of literary criticism for each of the books involved, analyzing the judging process and the winning books. Exploring themes such as literary vs. popular fiction, the role of Postcolonial work in what began as a very "British" prize, the role of marketing, publishing, and the Booker organization itself, the book offers a crucial view into literary prize culture. The book spends time looking at exclusions, as well as the overall role and function of the literary prize. What books aren’t included and why? Why has the Booker become so significant? This book will be of use to anyone with an interest in, or studying, contemporary literature, literary prizes, literary culture and British literature, as well as publishing studies.

How long is A History of the Booker Prize?

A History of the Booker Prize by Merritt Moseley is 233 pages long, and a total of 58,949 words.

This makes it 79% the length of the average book. It also has 72% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A History of the Booker Prize Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 22 minutes to read A History of the Booker Prize aloud.

What Reading Level is A History of the Booker Prize?

A History of the Booker Prize is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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