How Long to Read Agatha Christie and New Directions in Reading Detective Fiction

How Long Does it Take to Read Agatha Christie and New Directions in Reading Detective Fiction?

It takes the average reader 4 hours to read Agatha Christie and New Directions in Reading Detective Fiction by Alistair Rolls

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

Description

This book brings a new lens to the work of Agatha Christie through a series of close readings which challenge the official solutions by Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. This book's approach interweaves two core ideas: first, it explores the importance of French critic Pierre Bayard’s self-styled ‘detective criticism’; second, it takes detective criticism in a new direction by refocusing on the beginnings of Agatha Christie’s novels. In this way, the book counters the end-orientation that has traditionally dominated the reading experience of, and critical response to, detective fiction by...

How long is Agatha Christie and New Directions in Reading Detective Fiction?

Agatha Christie and New Directions in Reading Detective Fiction by Alistair Rolls is 240 pages long, and a total of 60,000 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Agatha Christie and New Directions in Reading Detective Fiction Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read Agatha Christie and New Directions in Reading Detective Fiction aloud.

What Reading Level is Agatha Christie and New Directions in Reading Detective Fiction?

Agatha Christie and New Directions in Reading Detective Fiction 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.

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

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