How Long to Read A House for Mr. Biswas

How Long Does it Take to Read A House for Mr. Biswas?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 49 minutes to read A House for Mr. Biswas by V. S. Naipaul

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

Description

In his forty-six short years, Mr. Mohun Biswas has been fighting against destiny to achieve some semblance of independence, only to face a lifetime of calamity. Shuttled from one residence to another after the drowning death of his father, for which he is inadvertently responsible, Mr. Biswas yearns for a place he can call home. But when he marries into the domineering Tulsi family on whom he indignantly becomes dependent, Mr. Biswas embarks on an arduous -- and endless -- struggle to weaken their hold over him, and purchase a house of his own.

How long is A House for Mr. Biswas?

A House for Mr. Biswas by V. S. Naipaul is 576 pages long, and a total of 147,456 words.

This makes it 194% the length of the average book. It also has 180% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A House for Mr. Biswas Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 25 minutes to read A House for Mr. Biswas aloud.

What Reading Level is A House for Mr. Biswas?

A House for Mr. Biswas 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.

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