Bleak House
Charles Dickens
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at 250 WPM9h 44m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 9h 44m to read Bleak House.
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Bleak House
Published
2023
Publisher
Creative Media Partners, LLC
Pages
584
ISBN-13
9781021529800
Description
As the interminable case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce grinds its way through the Court of Chancery, it draws together a disparate group of people: Ada and Richard Clare, whose inheritance is gradually being devoured by legal costs; Esther Summerson, a ward of court, whose parentage is a source of deepening mystery; the menacing lawyer Tulkinghorn; the determined sleuth Inspector Bucket; and even Jo, the destitute little crossing-sweeper. A savage, but often comic, indictment of a society that is rotten to the core, Bleak House is one of Dickens's most ambitious novels, with a range that extends from the drawing rooms of the aristocracy to the poorest of London slums.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Bleak House?
This edition of Bleak House has approximately 584 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 Bleak House?
For most readers, Bleak House typically takes between 12h 10m and 8h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 146,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 20 days • Estimated word count: 146,000 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 Bleak House?
The estimated word count for Bleak House is approximately 146,000 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 Bleak House?
Bleak House was written by Charles Dickens.
When was Bleak House published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2023. The original work may have been published on a different date.