How Long to Read A Special Place: The Heart of a Dark Matter

How Long Does it Take to Read A Special Place: The Heart of a Dark Matter?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 26 minutes to read A Special Place: The Heart of a Dark Matter by Peter Straub

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

Description

From the bestselling author of Ghost Story, Shadowland, and The Talisman, a novella-length rumination on the nature of evil. A Special Place, Peter Straub’s first published novella, will come to stand as one of the author’s most deeply unsettling works of fiction. A rumination on the nature of evil, the story centers on a boy, Keith Hayward, who is drawn by his nature to an irresistible fascination with death and the taking of life. His father’s brother, the good-looking, suave Uncle Till—the infamous ladykiller, who has led a shadowy career as a local celebrity—recognizes his nephew’s innermost nature and gleefully tutors him in art of doing ill without getting caught. Even a cold-blooded sociopath must learn some lessons in survival, in seems, and Uncle Till is only happy to provide a tutorial, in the latest imaginative and disturbing work from one of America's most celebrated horror writers.

How long is A Special Place: The Heart of a Dark Matter?

A Special Place: The Heart of a Dark Matter by Peter Straub is 144 pages long, and a total of 36,576 words.

This makes it 49% the length of the average book. It also has 45% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Special Place: The Heart of a Dark Matter Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 19 minutes to read A Special Place: The Heart of a Dark Matter aloud.

What Reading Level is A Special Place: The Heart of a Dark Matter?

A Special Place: The Heart of a Dark Matter is suitable for students ages 10 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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