How Long to Read The Wine-Dark Sea

How Long Does it Take to Read The Wine-Dark Sea?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 54 minutes to read The Wine-Dark Sea by Robert Aickman

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

Description

Aickman's 'strange stories' (his preferred term) are constructed immaculately, the neuroses of his characters painted in subtle shades. He builds dread by the steady accrual of realistic detail, until the reader realises that the protagonist is heading towards their doom as if in a dream. First published in 1988, The Wine-Dark Sea contains eight stories that build towards disturbing yet enigmatic endings, including the classic story 'Your Tiny Hand is Frozen.' 'Of all the authors of uncanny tales, Aickman is the best ever . . . His tales literally haunt me; his plots and his turns of phrase...

How long is The Wine-Dark Sea?

The Wine-Dark Sea by Robert Aickman is 352 pages long, and a total of 88,704 words.

This makes it 119% the length of the average book. It also has 108% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Wine-Dark Sea Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 4 minutes to read The Wine-Dark Sea aloud.

What Reading Level is The Wine-Dark Sea?

The Wine-Dark Sea 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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