How Long to Read The Reader and the Detective Story

How Long Does it Take to Read The Reader and the Detective Story?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 40 minutes to read The Reader and the Detective Story by George N. Dove

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

Description

The Reader and the Detective Story is unique—it treats the detective story as a special case of reading, governed by special rules and shaped by a highly specialized formula. The method of interpretation is the application of the principles of response theory (especially those developed by Hans-Georg Gadamer, Wolfgang Iser, and Hans Robert Jauss) to the reading of a tale of detection. George Dove demonstrates how the English soft-boiled mystery and the American private-eye story, although they have different settings and develop different plots, belong in the same subgenre and follow the same...

How long is The Reader and the Detective Story?

The Reader and the Detective Story by George N. Dove is 220 pages long, and a total of 55,000 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 67% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Reader and the Detective Story Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours to read The Reader and the Detective Story aloud.

What Reading Level is The Reader and the Detective Story?

The Reader and the Detective Story 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 Reader and the Detective Story?

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