How Long to Read Talking About Detective Fiction

How Long Does it Take to Read Talking About Detective Fiction?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 36 minutes to read Talking About Detective Fiction by P. D. James

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

Description

P. D. James, the undisputed queen of mystery, gives us an intriguing, inspiring and idiosyncratic look at the genre she has spent her life perfecting. Examining mystery from top to bottom, beginning with such classics as Charles Dickens's Bleak House and Wilkie Collins's The Woman in White, and then looking at such contemporary masters as Colin Dexter and Henning Mankell, P. D. James goes right to the heart of the genre. Along the way she traces the lives and writing styles of Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, Dashiell Hammett, and many more. Here is P.D. James discussing detective fiction as social history, explaining its stylistic components, revealing her own writing process, and commenting on the recent resurgence of detective fiction in modern culture. It is a must have for the mystery connoisseur and casual fan alike.

How long is Talking About Detective Fiction?

Talking About Detective Fiction by P. D. James is 209 pages long, and a total of 54,131 words.

This makes it 71% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Talking About Detective Fiction Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 55 minutes to read Talking About Detective Fiction aloud.

What Reading Level is Talking About Detective Fiction?

Talking About Detective Fiction 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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