How long does it take to read Dial "M" for Murder?
Frederick Knott
Dial "M" for Murder by Frederick Knott takes about 2 hours 4 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 2 hours 4 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1953. 113 pages, about 31,075 words.
5 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 3 hours 27 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 2 hours 4 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 1 hour 18 minutes |
The page count is the median across 7 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
An ex-tennis pro carries out a plot to murder his wife. When things go wrong, he improvises a brilliant plan B.
Subjects: Crime, Drama, Murder
