Kraken

China Miéville

at 250 WPM

12h 50m

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Kraken

by China Miéville

2015

Pocket

770

9782266242516

2266242512

Description

Kraken is a fantasy novel by British author China Miéville. It is published in the UK by Macmillan, and in the US by Del Rey Books. The book bears the subtitle "An Anatomy" on the title page. It was the winner for the 2011 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel. Miéville has described the book as "a dark comedy about a squid-worshipping cult and the end of the world. It takes the idea of the squid cult very seriously. Part of the appeal of the fantastic is taking ridiculous ideas very seriously and pretending they’re not absurd."

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages are in Kraken?

This edition of Kraken has approximately 770 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 Kraken?

For most readers, Kraken typically takes between 16h 3m and 10h 42m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 192,500 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 12h 50m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 26 days • Estimated word count: 192,500 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 Kraken?

The estimated word count for Kraken is approximately 192,500 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 Kraken?

Kraken was written by China Miéville.

When was Kraken published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.