How Long to Read The Ruined Map

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ruined Map?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 8 minutes to read The Ruined Map by Kobo Abe

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

Description

Of all the great Japanese novelists, Kobe Abe was indubitably the most versatile. With The Ruined Map, he crafted a mesmerizing literary crime novel that combines the narrative suspense of Chandler with the psychological depth of Dostoevsky. Mr. Nemuro, a respected salesman, disappeared over half a year ago, but only now does his alluring yet alcoholic wife hire a private eye. The nameless detective has but two clues: a photo and a matchbook. With these he embarks upon an ever more puzzling pursuit that leads him into the depths of Tokyo's dangerous underworld, where he begins to lose the boundaries of his own identity. Surreal, fast-paced, and hauntingly dreamlike, Abe’s masterly novel delves into the unknowable mysteries of the human mind. Translated from the Japanese by E. Dale Saunders.

How long is The Ruined Map?

The Ruined Map by Kobo Abe 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 Ruined Map Aloud?

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

What Reading Level is The Ruined Map?

The Ruined Map 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.

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