The Hunt for Red October

Tom Clancy

at 250 WPM

9h 20m

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The Hunt for Red October

by Tom Clancy

2010

HarperCollins Publishers Limited

560

9780007375059

Description

Somewhere under the Atlantic, a Soviet sub commander has just made a fateful decision...the Red October is heading west.The Americans want her.The Russians want her back.And the most incredible chase in history is on...The Hunt for Red October is the runaway bestseller that launched Tom Clancy's phenomenal career. A military thriller so accurate and convincing that the author was rumored to have been debriefed by the White House. Its theme: the greatest espionage coup in history. Its story: the chase for a runaway top secret Russian missile sub. Its title: The Hunt for Red October.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages are in The Hunt for Red October?

This edition of The Hunt for Red October has approximately 560 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 The Hunt for Red October?

For most readers, The Hunt for Red October typically takes between 11h 40m and 7h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 140,000 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 19 days • Estimated word count: 140,000 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 The Hunt for Red October?

The estimated word count for The Hunt for Red October is approximately 140,000 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 The Hunt for Red October?

The Hunt for Red October was written by Tom Clancy.

When was The Hunt for Red October published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.