How Long to Read Bad Books ... and Other Stories

How Long Does it Take to Read Bad Books ... and Other Stories?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 44 minutes to read Bad Books ... and Other Stories by H. D. Munro

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

Description

'Bad Books and Other Stories' contains three novellas and one short story by H.D. Munro: 'Out of the Elephant' - a Novella: It is London about six years from now. Islamic fundamentalism is a prominent and militant culture. The economy is in recession. The police are poorly resourced and must rely heavily on C.C.T.V. and dysfunctional information technology which is stretched to a breaking point across the sterile metropolis.And then he strikes, again and again. A serial rapist who attacks only Muslim women. And his victims disappear... or do they? This story is about a frantic police investigation which turns against itself, exposing human frailties, corruption and an enemy within. 'Horses Mouths' - a Novella:Peter Glass is a black lawyer working against the odds to build a career in London. He has a job, a wife and sickle cell anaemia. He is doing everything that can be expected of him, but to no avail. So he turns to the unexpected and embarks upon a course of action which, if successful, will solve his problems in one fell swoop.When you're in prison for murder the last thing you expect is a visit from your victim. 'Causeway' - a Novella: As a younger man Godfrey Driver had a career as a highly skilled government surveillance operative - until he became a stalker. Now his obsession with a glamourous woman takes him on a journey into an unbelievable world of biological weaponry and corporate murder. Yet he somehow retains his professional outlook, recounting his experiences in a clinical log of events as he pursues the rescue of the woman he loves - together with, just possibly, his own sanity. 'Bad Books' - a Short Story: Vagrant Bernard Ackrose has plumbed the heights of depth and, whilst celebrating his success as one of London's filthiest drunken tramps, he discovers that he is also a best-selling author.

How long is Bad Books ... and Other Stories?

Bad Books ... and Other Stories by H. D. Munro is 342 pages long, and a total of 86,184 words.

This makes it 115% the length of the average book. It also has 105% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Bad Books ... and Other Stories Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 50 minutes to read Bad Books ... and Other Stories aloud.

What Reading Level is Bad Books ... and Other Stories?

Bad Books ... and Other Stories 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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