How Long to Read Being Here

How Long Does it Take to Read Being Here?

It takes the average reader 3 hours to read Being Here by Marie Darrieussecq

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

Description

‘A luminous tale about the courage of the lone female artist.’ Joan London Born in Germany in 1876, Paula Modersohn-Becker was the first female artist to paint herself not only naked but pregnant. Being Here is a moving account of the life of this ground-breaking Expressionist painter, by the acclaimed French writer Marie Darrieussecq. As her art evolves, Paula is torn between Paris and her home in northern Germany. In Paris she can focus on her work, and mix with artists like Rodin and Monet, or her close friend the poet Rainer Maria Rilke. But Germany is home, and that’s where her painter...

How long is Being Here?

Being Here by Marie Darrieussecq is 176 pages long, and a total of 45,056 words.

This makes it 59% the length of the average book. It also has 55% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Being Here Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 6 minutes to read Being Here aloud.

What Reading Level is Being Here?

Being Here is suitable for students ages 10 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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