King Sorrow
Joe Hill
Reading Time
at 250 WPM13h 4m
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King Sorrow
by Joe Hill
Published
03/02/2026
Publisher
HarperCollins Brasil
Pages
784
ISBN-13
9786555118827
ISBN-10
6555118822
Description
Arthur Oakes is a reader, a dreamer, and a student at Rackham College, Maine, renowned for its frosty winters, exceptional library, and beautiful buildings. But his idyll—and burgeoning romance with Gwen Underfoot—is shattered when a local drug dealer and her partner corner him into one of the worst crimes he can imagine: stealing rare books from the college library. Trapped and desperate, Arthur turns to his closest friends for comfort and help. Together they dream up a wild, fantastical scheme to free Arthur from the cruel trap in which he finds himself. Wealthy, irrepressible Colin Wren suggests using the unnerving Crane journal (bound in the skin of its author) to summon a dragon to do their bidding. The others—brave, beautiful Alison Shiner; the battling twins Donna and Donovan McBride; and brainy, bold Gwen—don’t hesitate to join Colin in an effort to smash reality and bring a creature of the impossible into our world. But there’s nothing simple about dealing with dragons, and their pact to save Arthur becomes a terrifying bargain in which the six must choose a new sacrifice for King Sorrow every year—or become his next meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in King Sorrow?
This edition of King Sorrow has approximately 784 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 King Sorrow?
For most readers, King Sorrow typically takes between 16h 20m and 10h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 196,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 13h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 27 days • Estimated word count: 196,000 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 King Sorrow?
The estimated word count for King Sorrow is approximately 196,000 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 King Sorrow?
King Sorrow was written by Joe Hill.
When was King Sorrow published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 03/02/2026. The original work may have been published on a different date.