How Long to Read Slanderley

How Long Does it Take to Read Slanderley?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 20 minutes to read Slanderley by Clarice Stasz

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

Description

Poor Eddie Quirk. Slanderley is an estate on Cornwall with a twisted past, in part due to the tainted blood of the de Loverly family. He is butler there in the early 1900s, and expects a quiet life. Then deaths fall like spiders, and he falls into the web. He gets no help from co-workers Sloth or Mrs. Anvil. Slanderley is a refreshing riff on a classic. The haunted ancestral mansion, scheming firebug housekeeper, skulking servants, chinless aristocrats and naïve bride get a delightful re-vamp in this briskly-paced, hilarious spoof on the "woman in jeopardy" genre. The story is told by Quirk, intent upon correcting a best-selling book about crimes at the house. Alert readers will recognize Rebecca as the inspiration, yet it stands alone as a twisted romp for those unfamiliar with du Maurier's story. Adding to the pleasure are details relating to the time 1900-1935, whether styles in dress and automobiles or the events that impact the characters. The humor has a British bent as well, with silly names and places, puns, and outrageous turns of plot. Readers of P.G. Woodhouse, and John Cleese will discover similar absurd situations. Or think Rhys Bowen with more satire. The mystery plot turns repeatedly yet resolves in an unexpected conclusion.

How long is Slanderley?

Slanderley by Clarice Stasz is 260 pages long, and a total of 65,000 words.

This makes it 88% the length of the average book. It also has 79% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Slanderley Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 55 minutes to read Slanderley aloud.

What Reading Level is Slanderley?

Slanderley 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.

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