How Long to Read ABC

By David Plante

How Long Does it Take to Read ABC?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 38 minutes to read ABC by David Plante

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

Description

An original and radiant novel about grief, obsession, and the need for meaning from the author of The Family, a finalist for the National Book Award.When his young son dies in a freak accident, Gerard struggles to find a reason in the smallest of details, including the scrap of paper containing the Sanskrit alphabet that is found at the site. Latching on to this final “clue,” he delves into the origins of Indo-European alphabets, his fascination taking him to England, Greece, and finally, to an ancient site in the Syrian desert where the alphabet was born some 4000 years ago. Along the way he...

How long is ABC?

ABC by David Plante is 274 pages long, and a total of 69,596 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 85% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read ABC Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 20 minutes to read ABC aloud.

What Reading Level is ABC?

ABC 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 ABC?

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