How long does it usually take you to finish a book?
Hmm. That's a bit of a 'how long is a piece of string' question, as it will depend on the book. On average I get through 80-100 pages an hour, but this can drop to around 50 pages for really dense, heavy-going non-fiction, or rise much higher for simple prose and things like mangas and graphic novels. For a standard genre novel of around 300-350 pages, it would be about 2-3 evenings' reading, but it does vary a lot depending on the content.
Opening sentence:
Vern did not trust humans was the long and short of it. Not a single one.
From page 56:
The era of man was nothing more than a reign of murder and conquest, so far as Vern could see, which was why enjoying human media was about as far as Vern was prepared to go on the whole integration front.
My Current Read Eoin Colfer
Squib Moreau may be swamp-wild, but his intentions are (generally) good: he really wants to be a supportive son to his hard-working momma Elodie. But sometimes life gets in the way - like when Fake Daddy walked out on them leaving a ton of debt, or when crooked Constable Regence Hooke got to thinking pretty Elodie Moreau was just the gal for him...
An apprenticeship with the local moonshine runner, servicing the bayou, looks like the only way to pay off the family debts and maybe get Squib and his momma a place in town, far from Constable Hooke's unwanted courtship and Fake Daddy's reputation.
Unfortunately for Squib, Hooke has his own eye on that very same stretch of bayou - and neither of them have taken into account the fire-breathing dragon hiding out in the Louisiana swamp...
I've only read some of the books from Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl series. Highfire looks interesting. I'm going to add it to my TBR list.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read the Artemis Fowl series, but I found this one amusing and fun.
DeleteHigh Fire sounds really interesting.
ReplyDeleteI read at around the same rate as you, although it definitely depends on the author - if it's a favourite I'll zip through even faster haha.
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Yes, that's true. The author can also make a big difference.
DeleteHmmm, not sure if this is for me. I need more I think. :-) Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteIt was amusing -- a fun, light read.
DeleteSometimes I feel the same way as Vern. Haha. High Fire sounds like a fun read. I hope you have a great weekend, Nicki.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I found it an enjoyable book.
DeleteThis book is on my wishlist. It sounds really good. Happy reading! :)
ReplyDeleteIt was definitely great fun!
DeleteSounds like quite a story! And I love the swamp martini on the cover!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along with BBOF. I've been so busy at work the past several months that I haven't had time to visit my fellow BB friends. But things have calmed down a little, for a while, so I hope to come around more often.
Thanks Gilion. Hope things settle down for you.
DeleteI haven't read Colfer in a long time - I have to read more of his stuff!
ReplyDeleteLauren @ Always Me
This was my first time reading him, but I found the book fun and enjoyable.
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