How Long to Read The Man in Black

How Long Does it Take to Read The Man in Black?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 18 minutes to read The Man in Black by Lynn Shepherd

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

Description

'A grisly period detective story.' The Times London, 1850: The Dickensian streets grow darker by the day. Private investigator Charles Maddox is surprised when he is approached by Edward Tulkinghorn for help. The feared and shadowy attorney offers Charles a handsome price he can’t refuse to do some sleuthing for a client. Charles learns that Sir Julius Cremorne has been receiving threatening letters, and now Tulkinghorn wants him to find and stop whoever is responsible. But what starts as a simple, open-and-shut case swiftly escalates into something bigger and much darker. As he cascades toward a collision with powerful forces, Charles will need all the assistance he can get... The Man in Black takes a classic Charles Dickens novel and plummets readers into a newly reimagined and mysterious world. Fans of The Confessions of Frannie Langton and Stacey Halls will love this. Previously published as The Solitary House. Readers are loving The Man in Black: 'An intelligent and gripping post-modern crime novel. Beautifully written and cleverly plotted.' Lancashire Post 'You'll be guaranteed to enjoy.' Guardian 'This is a wonderful mystery... It has a dark Victorian tone, and is a gripping story. If you like literary historical mysteries, this is for you.' Reader Review '

How long is The Man in Black?

The Man in Black by Lynn Shepherd is 427 pages long, and a total of 109,739 words.

This makes it 144% the length of the average book. It also has 134% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Man in Black Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 59 minutes to read The Man in Black aloud.

What Reading Level is The Man in Black?

The Man in Black 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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