It takes the average reader 1 hour and 26 minutes to read Mystery, Inc. by Joyce Carol Oates
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
A book lover’s lust for acquisition drives him to murder in this short tale from the New York Times–bestselling author of Beautiful Days. Identified only by the hastily—and clumsily—chosen alias Charles Brockden, the narrator of this story finds a bookstore that instantly piques his desire. He must call it his own; he must add it to his already-extensive collection of bookstores. But surely the owner of such a fine shop wouldn’t easily part with it. Brockden forms a plan to acquire the store in such a way that no one would ever suspect foul play: untraceable murder. And he knows he will be...
Mystery, Inc. by Joyce Carol Oates is 85 pages long, and a total of 21,675 words.
This makes it 29% the length of the average book. It also has 26% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 58 minutes to read Mystery, Inc. aloud.
Mystery, Inc. 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.
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