How Long to Read Empire of the Sun

How Long Does it Take to Read Empire of the Sun?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read Empire of the Sun by J. G. Ballard

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

Description

The classic, award-winning novel, made famous by Steven Spielberg's film, tells of a young boy's struggle to survive World War II in China. Jim is separated from his parents in a world at war. To survive, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him. Shanghai, 1941 -- a city aflame from the fateful torch of Pearl Harbor. In streets full of chaos and corpses, a young British boy searches in vain for his parents. Imprisoned in a Japanese concentration camp, he is witness to the fierce white flash of Nagasaki, as the bomb bellows the end of the war...and the dawn of a...

How long is Empire of the Sun?

Empire of the Sun by J. G. Ballard is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Empire of the Sun Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read Empire of the Sun aloud.

What Reading Level is Empire of the Sun?

Empire of the Sun 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 Empire of the Sun?

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