How Long to Read Dombey and Son

How Long Does it Take to Read Dombey and Son?

It takes the average reader 13 hours and 55 minutes to read Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens

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

Description

“Dombey and Son” is a novel by English author Charles Dickens, originally published as a serial between 1846 and 1848. The story revolves around the owner of a shipping company who is disgruntled by his lack of a male heir, rejecting his daughter and her love until reconciliating shortly before her death. Including many common Dickensian themes such as betrayal, deceit, class, arranged marriage and child cruelty, “Dombey and Son” is not to be missed by fans of Dickens's work and Victorian literature in general. Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812–1870) was an English writer and social critic...

How long is Dombey and Son?

Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens is 816 pages long, and a total of 208,896 words.

This makes it 275% the length of the average book. It also has 255% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Dombey and Son Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 19 hours and 1 minute to read Dombey and Son aloud.

What Reading Level is Dombey and Son?

Dombey and Son 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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