How Long to Read Masters of the "Humdrum" Mystery

How Long Does it Take to Read Masters of the "Humdrum" Mystery?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 20 minutes to read Masters of the "Humdrum" Mystery by Curtis Evans

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

Description

In 1972, in an attempt to elevate the stature of the “crime novel,” influential crime writer and critic Julian Symons cast numerous Golden Age detective fiction writers into literary perdition as “Humdrums,” condemning their focus on puzzle plots over stylish writing and explorations of character, setting and theme. This volume explores the works of three prominent British “Humdrums”—Cecil John Charles Street, Freeman Wills Crofts, and Alfred Walter Stewart—revealing their work to be more complex, as puzzles and as social documents, than Symons allowed. By championing the intrinsic merit of...

How long is Masters of the "Humdrum" Mystery?

Masters of the "Humdrum" Mystery by Curtis Evans is 309 pages long, and a total of 80,031 words.

This makes it 104% the length of the average book. It also has 98% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Masters of the "Humdrum" Mystery Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 17 minutes to read Masters of the "Humdrum" Mystery aloud.

What Reading Level is Masters of the "Humdrum" Mystery?

Masters of the "Humdrum" Mystery 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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