How Long to Read CivilWarLand in Bad Decline

How Long Does it Take to Read CivilWarLand in Bad Decline?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 51 minutes to read CivilWarLand in Bad Decline by George Saunders

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

Description

Since its publication in 1996, George Saunders’s debut collection has grown in esteem from a cherished cult classic to a masterpiece of the form, inspiring an entire generation of writers along the way. In six stories and a novella, Saunders hatches an unforgettable cast of characters, each struggling to survive in an increasingly haywire world. With a new introduction by Joshua Ferris and a new author’s note by Saunders himself, this edition is essential reading for those seeking to discover or revisit a virtuosic, disturbingly prescient voice. Praise for George Saunders and CivilWarLand in Bad Decline “It’s no exaggeration to say that short story master George Saunders helped change the trajectory of American fiction.”—The Wall Street Journal “Saunders’s satiric vision of America is dark and demented; it’s also ferocious and very funny.”—Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times “George Saunders is a writer of arresting brilliance and originality, with a sure sense of his material and apparently inexhaustible resources of voice. [CivilWarLand in Bad Decline] is scary, hilarious, and unforgettable.”—Tobias Wolff “Saunders makes the all-but-impossible look effortless.”—Jonathan Franzen “Not since Twain has America produced a satirist this funny.”—Zadie Smith “An astoundingly tuned voice—graceful, dark, authentic, and funny—telling just the kinds of stories we need to get us through these times.”—Thomas Pynchon

How long is CivilWarLand in Bad Decline?

CivilWarLand in Bad Decline by George Saunders is 226 pages long, and a total of 57,856 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read CivilWarLand in Bad Decline Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 16 minutes to read CivilWarLand in Bad Decline aloud.

What Reading Level is CivilWarLand in Bad Decline?

CivilWarLand in Bad Decline 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 CivilWarLand in Bad Decline?

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