How Long to Read Balcony in the Forest

How Long Does it Take to Read Balcony in the Forest?

It takes the average reader 4 hours to read Balcony in the Forest by Julien Gracq

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

Description

It is the fall of 1939, and Lieutenant Grange and his men are living in a chalet above a concrete bunker deep in the Ardennes forest, charged with defending the French-Belgian border against the Germans in a war that seems unreal, distant, and unlikely. Far more immediate is the earthy life of the forest itself and the deep sensations of childhood it recalls from Grange’s memory. Ostensibly readying for war, Grange instead spends his time observing the change in seasons, falling in love with a young free-spirited widow, and contemplating the absurd stasis of his present condition. This novel...

How long is Balcony in the Forest?

Balcony in the Forest by Julien Gracq is 240 pages long, and a total of 60,000 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Balcony in the Forest Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read Balcony in the Forest aloud.

What Reading Level is Balcony in the Forest?

Balcony in the Forest 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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