How Long to Read Faces in Things

How Long Does it Take to Read Faces in Things?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 10 minutes to read Faces in Things by Chris Bell

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

Description

This new short story collection by the author of 'The Bumper Book of Lies', 'Songshifting', 'Liquidambar', 'The Concentrated Essence of Any Number of Ravens' and 'Saccade' incorporates: * Preface by Chris Bell * 17 short stories, 4 of them first published in international anthologies * 13 previously unpublished stories * A story about to appear in 'The Five Senses of Horror' * An eclectic playlist of recommended music to accompany the stories. What reviewers said about Chris Bell's first story collection 'Bumper Book of Lies': "Nice production and an attractive, hefty little paperback of 251 pages" ELLEN DATLOW, 'The Year's Best Fantasy & Horror' (10th Edition) "Bell's stories fully succeed in their stated intention of being 'incantation[s] to summon an atmosphere'" PAUL DI FILIPPO, writer and critic, 'On Books', 'Asimov's Science Fiction' "'The Bumper Book of Lies' is gorgeous! Quite possibly the nicest small press publication we've seen in years" SALLY McBRIDE, co-editor, 'TransVersions' (Canada) "I was incredibly impressed... For those who enjoy original, creative writing, I highly recommend this book of stories" KELLI J. SMITH, editor, 'Infidels & Popstars' Face In Things: Haunted phones; unforgettable sandwiches; celebrity cults; warrior ghosts; consumer greed; unearthly landscapes; urban living; urbane dating; inspirational perfume; a captivating portrait; man overboard; buggy implants; a grieving heart; a paean to a closed-down restaurant; an unhinged man evoking a murdered woman's past; a tantalisingly familiar jazz pianist revealing secrets of the Bronx; and the futile search for a perfect weekend. We're all searching for recognition, for faces in things, trying to make sense of the past in order to face the unknown future. This new collection of stories from the author of 'The Bumper Book of Lies', 'Liquidambar', 'Songshifting' and 'Saccade' draws on multiple genres and influences to create an homage to nostalgia, memory, music and longing.

How long is Faces in Things?

Faces in Things by Chris Bell is 250 pages long, and a total of 62,500 words.

This makes it 84% the length of the average book. It also has 76% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Faces in Things Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 41 minutes to read Faces in Things aloud.

What Reading Level is Faces in Things?

Faces in Things 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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