How Long to Read Aggressive Fictions

By Kathryn Hume

How Long Does it Take to Read Aggressive Fictions?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 41 minutes to read Aggressive Fictions by Kathryn Hume

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

Description

A frequent complaint against contemporary American fiction is that too often it puts off readers in ways they find difficult to fathom. Books such as Bret Easton Ellis's American Psycho, Katherine Dunn's Geek Love, and Don DeLillo's Underworld seem determined to upset, disgust, or annoy their readers—or to disorient them by shunning traditional plot patterns and character development. Kathryn Hume calls such works "aggressive fiction." Why would authors risk alienating their readers—and why should readers persevere? Looking beyond the theory-based justifications that critics often provide for...

How long is Aggressive Fictions?

Aggressive Fictions by Kathryn Hume is 216 pages long, and a total of 55,296 words.

This makes it 73% the length of the average book. It also has 68% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Aggressive Fictions Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 2 minutes to read Aggressive Fictions aloud.

What Reading Level is Aggressive Fictions?

Aggressive Fictions 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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