How Long to Read The War Against Boredom

How Long Does it Take to Read The War Against Boredom?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 47 minutes to read The War Against Boredom by Seth Kaufman

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

Description

"Great fun! An engaging collection in the finest tradition of Douglas Coupland and Timothy McSweeney."—Ben Schott, author of Schott’s Original Miscellany Hilarious and wildly inventive, The War Against Boredom is a welcomed assault on the mind-numbing effects of the modern world. Reverse-engineering obsessions with Big Data, the Internet, movies, coffee shops, pot, spying, rock stars, relationships and sex scandals, author Seth Kaufman morphs reality into comedy with 21 short stories and satirical columns. It's a must-read for fans of the author's acclaimed novel, The King of Pain, and anyone who likes adventurous humor writing. Notable skirmishes in The War Against Boredom: • A husband hires a business consultant to help improve his marriage. • An assistant engineer recalls working with Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury and a llama. • An insurance actuary becomes a star by decoding the odds for the Academy Awards. • A caustic National Security Administration advice columnist answers questions and exposes employees. • Cheech and Chong reunite to over a golden hookah. • A techie conducts an old school search for love in the intriguing “Segway in Overdrive.”

How long is The War Against Boredom?

The War Against Boredom by Seth Kaufman is 105 pages long, and a total of 26,775 words.

This makes it 35% the length of the average book. It also has 33% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The War Against Boredom Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 26 minutes to read The War Against Boredom aloud.

What Reading Level is The War Against Boredom?

The War Against Boredom is suitable for students ages 10 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 War Against Boredom?

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