How Long to Read Diary of a Body

How Long Does it Take to Read Diary of a Body?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 25 minutes to read Diary of a Body by Daniel Pennac

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

Description

From a particularly humiliating accident at scout camp, to the final stages of terminal illness, Daniel Pennac's warm, witty and heart-breaking novel shows the rise and fall of an ordinary man, told through his observations of his own body. It is with damp eyes (not to mention underpants) that our narrator begins his diary, seeking through it to come to terms with the demoralising quirks of his fleshy confines. Through the joys and horrors of puberty to the triumphs of adolescence, we grow to love him through every growth, leak and wound, as he finds himself developing muscles, falling in love, and then leaving school to join the French Resistance. Yet, as ever, this is only half the story. As years pass and hairs grey, everything he took for granted begins to turn against him. Tackling taboo topics with honesty and charm, Pennac's wit remains sharp even as everything else begins to sag. This is a hugely original story of the most relatable of unlikely love stories: a human, and the body that defines him.

How long is Diary of a Body?

Diary of a Body by Daniel Pennac is 317 pages long, and a total of 81,469 words.

This makes it 107% the length of the average book. It also has 100% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Diary of a Body Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 25 minutes to read Diary of a Body aloud.

What Reading Level is Diary of a Body?

Diary of a Body 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 Diary of a Body?

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