How Long to Read First Light

How Long Does it Take to Read First Light?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 8 minutes to read First Light by Richard Preston

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

Description

Seven years before Richard Preston wrote about horrifying viruses in The Hot Zone, he turned his attention to the cosmos. In First Light, he demonstrates his gift for creating an exciting and absorbing narrative around a complex scientific subject--in this case the efforts by astronomers at the Palomar Observatory in the San Gabriel Mountains of California to peer to the farthest edges of space through the Hale Telescope, attempting to solve the riddle of the creation of the universe. Richard Preston's name became a household word with The Hot Zone, which sold nearly 800,000 copies in...

How long is First Light?

First Light by Richard Preston is 304 pages long, and a total of 77,216 words.

This makes it 103% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read First Light Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 1 minute to read First Light aloud.

What Reading Level is First Light?

First Light 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 First Light?

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