How Long to Read Crime Fiction

How Long Does it Take to Read Crime Fiction?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 50 minutes to read Crime Fiction by John Scaggs

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

Description

Crime Fiction provides a lively introduction to what is both a wide-ranging and hugely popular literary genre. Using examples from a variety of novels, short stories, films and televisions series, John Scaggs: presents a concise history of crime fiction - from biblical narratives to James Ellroy - broadening the genre to include revenge tragedy and the gothic novel explores the key sub-genres of crime fiction, such as 'Rational Criminal Investigation', The Hard-Boiled Mode', 'The Police Procedural' and 'Historical Crime Fiction' locates texts and their recurring themes and motifs in a wider...

How long is Crime Fiction?

Crime Fiction by John Scaggs is 170 pages long, and a total of 42,500 words.

This makes it 57% the length of the average book. It also has 52% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Crime Fiction Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 52 minutes to read Crime Fiction aloud.

What Reading Level is Crime Fiction?

Crime Fiction 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.

Where Can I Buy Crime Fiction?

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