How Long to Read The Hidden Half

By Michael Blastland

How Long Does it Take to Read The Hidden Half?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 8 minutes to read The Hidden Half by Michael Blastland

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

Description

Why does one smoker die of lung cancer but another live to 100? The answer is 'The Hidden Half' - those random, unknowable variables that mess up our attempts to comprehend the world. We humans are very clever creatures - but we're idiots about how clever we really are. In this entertaining and ingenious book, Blastland reveals how in our quest to make the world more understandable, we lose sight of how unexplainable it often is. The result - from GDP figures to medicine - is that experts know a lot less than they think. Filled with compelling stories from economics, genetics, business, and...

How long is The Hidden Half?

The Hidden Half by Michael Blastland is 304 pages long, and a total of 77,216 words.

This makes it 103% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Hidden Half Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 1 minute to read The Hidden Half aloud.

What Reading Level is The Hidden Half?

The Hidden Half 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 Hidden Half?

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