How Long to Read 12 Years a Slave

How Long Does it Take to Read 12 Years a Slave?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 8 minutes to read 12 Years a Slave by Solomon Northup

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The shocking first-hand account of one man's remarkable fight for freedom; now an award-winning motion picture. 'Why had I not died in my young years - before God had given me children to love and live for? What unhappiness and suffering and sorrow it would have prevented. I sighed for liberty; but the bondsman's chain was round me, and could not be shaken off.' 1841: Solomon Northup is a successful violinist when he is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Taken from his family in New York State - with no hope of ever seeing them again - and forced to work on the cotton plantations in the Deep...

How long is 12 Years a Slave?

12 Years a Slave by Solomon Northup is 304 pages long, and a total of 77,216 words.

This makes it 103% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read 12 Years a Slave Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 1 minute to read 12 Years a Slave aloud.

What Reading Level is 12 Years a Slave?

12 Years a Slave is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy 12 Years a Slave?

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