How Long to Read Darkmans

How Long Does it Take to Read Darkmans?

It takes the average reader 14 hours and 10 minutes to read Darkmans by Nicola Barker

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

Description

“Hilarious and erudite, spooky and unconventional, Darkmans is a dazzling achievement.” — Washington Post Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, Darkmans is an exhilarating, extraordinary examination of the ways in which history can play jokes on us all... If History is just a sick joke which keeps on repeating itself, then who exactly might be telling it, and why? Could it be John Scogin, Edward IV's infamous court jester, whose favorite pastime was to burn people alive—for a laugh? Or could it be Andrew Boarde, Henry VIII's physician, who kindly wrote John Scogin's biography? Or could it be a tiny Kurd called Gaffar whose days are blighted by an unspeakable terror of–uh–salad? Or a beautiful, bulimic harpy with ridiculously weak bones? Or a man who guards Beckley Woods with a Samurai sword and a pregnant terrier? Darkmans is a very modern book, set in Ashford [a ridiculously modern town], about two very old-fashioned subjects: love and jealousy. It's also a book about invasion, obsession, displacement and possession, about comedy, art, prescription drugs and chiropody. And the main character? The past, which creeps up on the present and whispers something quite dark—quite unspeakable—into its ear. The third of Nicola Barker's narratives of the Thames Gateway, Darkmans is an epic novel of startling originality.

How long is Darkmans?

Darkmans by Nicola Barker is 850 pages long, and a total of 212,500 words.

This makes it 287% the length of the average book. It also has 260% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Darkmans Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 19 hours and 21 minutes to read Darkmans aloud.

What Reading Level is Darkmans?

Darkmans 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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