How Long to Read The Dark Stuff

How Long Does it Take to Read The Dark Stuff?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read The Dark Stuff by Donald S. Murray

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

Description

Donald S. Murray spent much of his childhood either playing or working on the moor, chasing sheep across empty acres and cutting and gathering peat for fuel. The Dark Stuff is an examination of how this landscape affected him and others. Donald explores his early life on the Isle of Lewis together with the experiences of those who lived near moors much further afield, from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland to the Netherlands, Germany, Ireland and even Australia. Examining this environment in all its roles and guises, Donald reflects on the ways that for centuries humans have represented the moor in literature, art and folktale, and he reveals how in some countries, these habitats remain an essential aspect of their industrial heritage and working life today. On his journey, Donald confronts the unexpected – how Europe's peatlands are part of the dark heart of that continent, playing a crucial role in the history of crime and punishment in several countries. He also examines our current perception of moorland, asking how – for the sake, perhaps, of our planet's survival – we can learn to love a landscape we have all too often in our history denigrated, feared and despised.

How long is The Dark Stuff?

The Dark Stuff by Donald S. Murray 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 Dark Stuff Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read The Dark Stuff aloud.

What Reading Level is The Dark Stuff?

The Dark Stuff 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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