Ace of Spades

How hard is Ace of Spades to read?

Ace of Spades scores 20 out of 100 for difficulty on ReadingRate, making it relatively accessible. The score is a weighted composite of nine measures: four of how hard the prose is to parse, five of how hard the meaning is to extract.

Vocabulary: 25 out of 100

The vocabulary consists of common, contemporary words. There are no instances of specialized terminology or archaic language in the provided text. The language is straightforward and accessible, similar to that found in "Diary of a Young Girl."

Sentence structure: 30 out of 100

The sentences are short and declarative. There is a lack of complex clauses or intricate grammatical structures. The syntax is simple and easy to follow, comparable to "1984."

Abstraction: 30 out of 100

The text focuses on concrete elements such as chapter titles, tables of contents, and promotional material. There is little to no philosophical or theoretical content present. The narrative is direct and literal, resembling "Atomic Habits" in its focus on practical information.

Information density: 20 out of 100

The information is sparse, with a focus on chapter titles and promotional material. There are few concepts presented per page. The attention demands are low, similar to the sparse nature of "Diary of a Young Girl."

Narrative indirection: 20 out of 100

The narrative is direct, with no need for the reader to infer meaning. The text explicitly states its purpose, such as chapter titles and promotional information. This directness is similar to "Are You There God?"

Symbolic density: 15 out of 100

The text lacks symbolic elements or allegorical meaning. The focus is on literal information, such as chapter titles and author's notes. The absence of symbolic depth is comparable to "Diary of a Young Girl."

Ironic distance: 100 out of 100

There is no ironic distance present in the text. The author's intent is clear and straightforward. The text conveys information directly, with no gap between what is said and what is meant, similar to "Diary of a Young Girl."

Resolution withholding: 20 out of 100

The text provides clear and concise information, leaving no room for ambiguity or open endings. The chapter titles and promotional material offer a sense of closure and completeness. The lack of ambiguity is similar to "Beach Read."

Structural complexity: 25 out of 100

The structure is linear and straightforward, with a simple table of contents and chapter progression. There are no timeline jumps, POV shifts, or formal experiments. The structure is similar to "Beach Read."

How Ace of Spades is regarded

Ace of Spades holds a literary regard score of 18 out of 100, weighing its place in the canon, its critical reception, its influence on other writers, and the standing of its author. Regard is measured separately from difficulty: a demanding book is not necessarily an admired one.