How Long to Read The Book of Nonexistent Words

How Long Does it Take to Read The Book of Nonexistent Words?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read The Book of Nonexistent Words by Stefano Massini

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

Description

"How many times have words not been enough? How many complex feelings don't have a corresponding noun that properly describes them in the dictionary? How many times has a language left us like an archer without arrows in the labyrinth of our emotions? Award winning author Stefano Massini found himself feeling this way too often. With great surprise, he began to feel that the ancient rules of language were not a flowing palette of colors he could use to paint all things, but instead a limiting force robbing him of the freedom of expression. So, he returned to the wondrous mechanism that has fed our dictionaries from time immemorial. If a word was missing, he created one. Every chapter mentions a new word that comes from a story about a real person, from Louis XIV to an American gangster. The result is a flowing, beautifully-illustrated collection of linguistic origin stories wrought from the mind of an internationally renowned storytelling icon. In doing so, Massini effectively liberates the human capacity for using language creatively, and for embracing storytelling to fine tune our way of being in the world. If the language in the dictionary doesn't feel adequate to deal with reality here and now, he inspires readers to create new words that ring true"--

How long is The Book of Nonexistent Words?

The Book of Nonexistent Words by Stefano Massini is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Book of Nonexistent Words Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read The Book of Nonexistent Words aloud.

What Reading Level is The Book of Nonexistent Words?

The Book of Nonexistent Words 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 Book of Nonexistent Words?

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