How Long to Read Chimera

How Long Does it Take to Read Chimera?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 17 minutes to read Chimera by John Barth

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

Description

In CHIMERAJohn Barth injects his signature wit into the tales of Scheherezade of the Thousand and One Nights, Perseus, the slayer of Medusa, and Bellerophon, who tamed the winged horse Pegasus. In a book that the Washington Post called "stylishly maned, tragically songful, and serpentinely elegant,” Barth retells these tales from varying perspectives, examining the myths’ relationship to reality and their resonance with the contemporary world. A winner of the National Book Award, this feisty, witty, sometimes bawdy book provoked Playboy to comment, "There’s every chance in the world that John...

How long is Chimera?

Chimera by John Barth is 308 pages long, and a total of 79,464 words.

This makes it 104% the length of the average book. It also has 97% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Chimera Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 14 minutes to read Chimera aloud.

What Reading Level is Chimera?

Chimera 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 Chimera?

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