How Long to Read Chess Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes

How Long Does it Take to Read Chess Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 13 minutes to read Chess Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes by Raymond M. Smullyan

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

Description

Here -- from philosopher/logician/puzzlemaker Raymond Smullyan -- are fifty elegant, witty, and altogether unique "chess mysteries." In each problem the solver has to deduce certain events in a game's past. For example: On what square was the White queen captured? or, Is the White queen promoted or original? Since these problems involve the same sort of logical reasoning that lies at the core of the Sherlock Holmes stories, Raymond Smullyan has aptly set each one within its own Holmes-Watson dialogue. In each case Holmes, by his remarkable powers of deduction, is able to demonstrate to his...

How long is Chess Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes?

Chess Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes by Raymond M. Smullyan is 192 pages long, and a total of 48,384 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Chess Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 24 minutes to read Chess Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes aloud.

What Reading Level is Chess Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes?

Chess Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes 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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