How Long to Read Empire of Self

How Long Does it Take to Read Empire of Self?

It takes the average reader 8 hours to read Empire of Self by Jay Parini

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

Description

An intimate, authorized yet frank biography of Gore Vidal (1925-2012), one of the most accomplished, visible and controversial American novelists and cultural figures of the past century. The product of thirty years of friendship and conversation, Jay Parini's EMPIRE OF SELF probes behind the glittering surface of Gore Vidal's colorful life to reveal the complex emotional and sexual truth underlying his celebrity-strewn life. But there is plenty of glittering surface as well--a virtual Who's Who of the American Century, from Eleanor Roosevelt and Amelia Earhart through the Kennedys, Princess...

How long is Empire of Self?

Empire of Self by Jay Parini is 480 pages long, and a total of 120,000 words.

This makes it 162% the length of the average book. It also has 147% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Empire of Self Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 55 minutes to read Empire of Self aloud.

What Reading Level is Empire of Self?

Empire of Self 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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