How Long to Read The Big Book of Science Fiction

How Long Does it Take to Read The Big Book of Science Fiction?

It takes the average reader 20 hours and 56 minutes to read The Big Book of Science Fiction by Jeff VanderMeer

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

Description

Quite possibly the greatest science fiction collection of all time—past, present, and future! What if life was neverending? What if you could change your body to adapt to an alien ecology? What if the pope were a robot? Spanning galaxies and millennia, this must-have anthology showcases classic contributions from H. G. Wells, Arthur C. Clarke, Octavia E. Butler, and Kurt Vonnegut, alongside a century of the eccentrics, rebels, and visionaries who have inspired generations of readers. Within its pages, you’ll find beloved worlds of space opera, hard SF, cyberpunk, the New Wave, and more. Learn about the secret history of science fiction, from titans of literature who also wrote SF to less well-known authors from more than twenty-five countries, some never before translated into English. In The Big Book of Science Fiction, literary power couple Ann and Jeff VanderMeer transport readers from Mars to Mechanopolis, planet Earth to parts unknown. Immerse yourself in the genre that predicted electric cars, space tourism, and smartphones. Sit back, buckle up, and dial in the coordinates, as this stellar anthology has got worlds within worlds. Including: · Legendary tales from Isaac Asimov and Ursula K. Le Guin · An unearthed sci-fi story from W. E. B. Du Bois · The first publication of the work of cybernetic visionary David R. Bunch in twenty years · A rare and brilliant novella by Chinese international sensation Cixin Liu Plus: · Aliens! · Space battles! · Robots! · Technology gone wrong! · Technology gone right!

How long is The Big Book of Science Fiction?

The Big Book of Science Fiction by Jeff VanderMeer is 1,218 pages long, and a total of 314,244 words.

This makes it 411% the length of the average book. It also has 384% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Big Book of Science Fiction Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 28 hours and 37 minutes to read The Big Book of Science Fiction aloud.

What Reading Level is The Big Book of Science Fiction?

The Big Book of Science 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.

Where Can I Buy The Big Book of Science Fiction?

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