How Long to Read A Rumor of War

How Long Does it Take to Read A Rumor of War?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 30 minutes to read A Rumor of War by Philip Caputo

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

Description

The 40th-anniversary edition of the classic Vietnam memoir—featured in the PBS documentary series The Vietnam War by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick—with a new foreword by Kevin Powers. In March of 1965, Lieutenant Philip J. Caputo landed at Danang with the first ground combat unit deployed to Vietnam. Sixteen months later, having served on the line in one of modern history’s ugliest wars, he returned home—physically whole but emotionally wasted, his youthful idealism forever gone. A Rumor of War is far more than one soldier’s story. Upon its publication in 1977, it shattered America’s indifference...

How long is A Rumor of War?

A Rumor of War by Philip Caputo is 384 pages long, and a total of 97,536 words.

This makes it 130% the length of the average book. It also has 119% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Rumor of War Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 52 minutes to read A Rumor of War aloud.

What Reading Level is A Rumor of War?

A Rumor of War 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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