Needful Things
Stephen King
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at 250 WPM10h 56m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 10h 56m to read Needful Things.
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Needful Things
by Stephen King
Published
20/11/2020
Publisher
Suma
Pages
656
ISBN-13
9788556511003
ISBN-10
8556511007
Description
Needful Things is a 1991 horror novel by American author Stephen King. It is the first novel King wrote after his rehabilitation from drug and alcohol addiction. It was made into a film of the same name in 1993 which was directed by Fraser C. Heston. The story focuses on a shop that sells collectibles and antiques, managed by Leland Gaunt, a new arrival to the town of Castle Rock, Maine, the setting of many King stories. Gaunt often asks customers to perform a prank or mysterious deed in exchange for the item they are drawn to. As time goes by, the many deeds and pranks lead to increasing aggression among the townspeople, as well as chaos and death. A protagonist of the book is Alan Pangborn, previously seen in Stephen King's novel [The Dark Half](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL81620W).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Needful Things?
This edition of Needful Things has approximately 656 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 Needful Things?
For most readers, Needful Things typically takes between 13h 40m and 9h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 164,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 10h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 22 days • Estimated word count: 164,000 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 Needful Things?
The estimated word count for Needful Things is approximately 164,000 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 Needful Things?
Needful Things was written by Stephen King.
When was Needful Things published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 20/11/2020. The original work may have been published on a different date.