How Long to Read Father Goriot

How Long Does it Take to Read Father Goriot?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 37 minutes to read Father Goriot by Honore De Balzac

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

Description

Pere Goriot is the tragic story of a father whose obsessive love for his two daughters leads to his financial and personal ruin. Interwoven with this theme is that of the impoverished young aristocrat, Rastignac, come to Paris from the provinces to make his fortune, who befriends Goriot and becomes involved with the daughters. The story is set against the background of a whole society driven by social ambition and lust for money.

How long is Father Goriot?

Father Goriot by Honore De Balzac is 214 pages long, and a total of 54,356 words.

This makes it 72% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Father Goriot Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 57 minutes to read Father Goriot aloud.

What Reading Level is Father Goriot?

Father Goriot 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 Father Goriot?

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