The Rule of Four
Ian Caldwell
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at 250 WPM5h 49m
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The Rule of Four
by Ian Caldwell, Dustin Thomason, Eiko Kakinuma
Published
2004
Publisher
Shinchōsha
Pages
349
ISBN-13
9784102149515
ISBN-10
4102149511
Description
"Princeton. Good Friday, 1999. On the eve of graduation, two students are a hairsbreadth from solving the mysteries of the Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, a Renaissance text that has baffled scholars for centuries. Famous for its hypnotic power over those who study it, the five-hundred-year-old Hypnerotomachia may finally reveal its secrets - to Tom Sullivan, whose father was obsessed with the book, and Paul Harris, whose future depends on it. As the deadline looms, research has stalled - until an ancient diary surfaces. What Tom and Paul discover inside shocks even them: proof that the location of a hidden crypt has been ciphered within the pages of the obscure Renaissance text." "Armed with this final clue, the two friends delve into the bizarre world of the Hypnerotomachia - a world of forgotten erudition, strange sexual appetites, and terrible violence. But just as they begin to realize the magnitude of their discovery, Princeton's snowy campus is rocked: a longtime student of the book is murdered, shot dead in the hushed halls of the history department."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Rule of Four?
This edition of The Rule of Four has approximately 349 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 Rule of Four?
For most readers, The Rule of Four typically takes between 7h 16m and 4h 51m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 87,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 49m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 87,250 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 Rule of Four?
The estimated word count for The Rule of Four is approximately 87,250 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 Rule of Four?
The Rule of Four was written by Ian Caldwell, Dustin Thomason, Eiko Kakinuma.
When was The Rule of Four published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.