Fakes

David Shields

at 250 WPM

6h 40m

The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 6h 40m to read Fakes.

Personalise your estimate by entering your reading speed below

Test my reading speed

14

days at 30 min/day

400

total minutes

Buy on Amazon

Fakes

by David Shields, Matthew Vollmer

2012

Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W.

400

9780393346060

Description

Two writers and professors present 40 short pieces of fiction that serve as humorous counterfeit texts, including a personal ad from Ron Carlson, a parking department complaint from Amy Hempel, and a list of works cited from Rick Moody.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages are in Fakes?

This edition of Fakes has approximately 400 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 Fakes?

For most readers, Fakes typically takes between 8h 20m and 5h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 100,000 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 100,000 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 Fakes?

The estimated word count for Fakes is approximately 100,000 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 Fakes?

Fakes was written by David Shields, Matthew Vollmer.

When was Fakes published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.