A serious character
Humphrey Carpenter
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at 250 WPM16h 45m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 16h 45m to read A serious character.
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A serious character
Published
1988
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pages
1005
ISBN-10
0395416787
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in A serious character?
This edition of A serious character has approximately 1005 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read A serious character?
For most readers, A serious character typically takes between 20h 56m and 13h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 251,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 16h 45m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 34 days • Estimated word count: 251,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of A serious character?
The estimated word count for A serious character is approximately 251,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of A serious character?
A serious character was written by Humphrey Carpenter.
When was A serious character published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1988. The original work may have been published on a different date.