How Long to Read Nine Horrors and a Dream

How Long Does it Take to Read Nine Horrors and a Dream?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 57 minutes to read Nine Horrors and a Dream by Joseph Payne Brennan

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

Description

Acclaimed by Stephen King as "a master of the unashamed horror tale," Joseph Payne Brennan wrote hundreds of tales of terror, suspense, and fantasy. Collectors and fans will delight in this inexpensive reissue of Brennan's hard-to-find classic, Nine Horrors and a Dream. This collection, originally published by Arkham House in 1958, features stories published by Weird Tales and other pulp magazines of the 1950s — including the much-anthologized "Slime," which inspired the ever-popular thriller The Blob. Less familiar but equally gripping tales include "Levitation," in which a carnival-goer has an unfortunate encounter with a hypnotist; "The Calamander Chest," the story of a low-priced antique that turns out to be no bargain; "Death in Peru," involving a lethal curse; the darkly humorous "On the Elevator"; and "The Green Parrot," which recounts a Good Samaritan's bad timing. Other selections include "Canavan's Back Yard," featuring a property with a gruesome history; "I'm Murdering Mr. Massington," which tells of a bizarre grasp at immortality; "The Hunt," a playfully creepy yarn about an obsessive chase; and "The Mail for Juniper Hill," in which a tipsy but determined postman refuses to let anything — even death — keep him from his appointed rounds.

How long is Nine Horrors and a Dream?

Nine Horrors and a Dream by Joseph Payne Brennan is 115 pages long, and a total of 29,325 words.

This makes it 39% the length of the average book. It also has 36% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Nine Horrors and a Dream Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 40 minutes to read Nine Horrors and a Dream aloud.

What Reading Level is Nine Horrors and a Dream?

Nine Horrors and a Dream 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 Nine Horrors and a Dream?

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