The Riddle of the Sands
About this book
Childers's lone masterpiece, THE RIDDLE OF THE SANDS, considered the first modern spy thriller, is recognisable as the brilliant forerunner of the realism of Graham Greene and John le Carre. Its unique flavour comes from its fine characterization,richly authentic background of inshore sailing and vivid evocation of the late 1890s - an atmosphere of mutual suspicion and intrigue that was soon to lead to war.
Reader Profile
3.6/5 · 7871 readers · 336 pages · ≈ 6 h 13 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The Riddle of the Sands?
About ≈ 6 h 13 m — 336 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Riddle of the Sands?
336 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Riddle of the Sands?
It sits on the Sea Stories, Thriller, Mystery shelves.
Has The Riddle of the Sands been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Riddle of the Sands (1979), Das Rätsel der Sandbank.
Is The Riddle of the Sands in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does The Riddle of the Sands take place?
It is set in Great Britain, Frisian Islands, Europe.
Who wrote The Riddle of the Sands?
Erskine Childers.
Where can I read The Riddle of the Sands online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library