How Long to Read Diary of a Mad Old Man

How Long Does it Take to Read Diary of a Mad Old Man?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 24 minutes to read Diary of a Mad Old Man by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

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

Description

Diary of a Mad Old Man is the journal of Utsugi, a seventy-seven-year-old man of refined tastes who is recovering from a stroke. He discovers that, while his body is decaying, his libido still rages on -- unwittingly sparked by the gentle, kindly attentions of his daughter-in-law Satsuko, a chic, flashy dancer with a shady past. Pitiful and ridiculous as he is, Utsugi is without a trace of self-pity, and his diary shines with self-effacing good humor. At once hilarious and of a sadness, Diary of a Mad Old Man is a brilliant depiction of the relationship between eros and the will to live -- a novel of the tragicomedy of human existence. Translated from the Japanese by Howard Hibbett Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

How long is Diary of a Mad Old Man?

Diary of a Mad Old Man by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki is 198 pages long, and a total of 51,084 words.

This makes it 67% the length of the average book. It also has 62% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Diary of a Mad Old Man Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 39 minutes to read Diary of a Mad Old Man aloud.

What Reading Level is Diary of a Mad Old Man?

Diary of a Mad Old Man 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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