How Long to Read The Seven Basic Plots

How Long Does it Take to Read The Seven Basic Plots?

It takes the average reader 12 hours and 31 minutes to read The Seven Basic Plots by Christopher Booker

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

Description

This volume provides an analysis of stories' plot structures and their psychological meanings, attempting to distill all of storytelling down to a few archetypes. Drawing on a vast array of examples, from Proust to detective stories, from the Marquis de Sade to E.T., the author leads readers through the changes in the nature of storytelling over the past 200 years, and why so many stories have 'lost the plot' by losing touch with their underlying archetypal purpose. He analyzes why evolution has given us the need to tell stories and illustrates how storytelling has provided a uniquely...

How long is The Seven Basic Plots?

The Seven Basic Plots by Christopher Booker is 728 pages long, and a total of 187,824 words.

This makes it 246% the length of the average book. It also has 230% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Seven Basic Plots Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 17 hours and 6 minutes to read The Seven Basic Plots aloud.

What Reading Level is The Seven Basic Plots?

The Seven Basic Plots 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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