How Long to Read Five Days in August

How Long Does it Take to Read Five Days in August?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 53 minutes to read Five Days in August by Michael D. Gordin

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

Description

Most Americans believe that the Second World War ended because the two atomic bombs dropped on Japan forced it to surrender. Five Days in August boldly presents a different interpretation: that the military did not clearly understand the atomic bomb's revolutionary strategic potential, that the Allies were almost as stunned by the surrender as the Japanese were by the attack, and that not only had experts planned and fully anticipated the need for a third bomb, they were skeptical about whether the atomic bomb would work at all. With these ideas, Michael Gordin reorients the historical and...

How long is Five Days in August?

Five Days in August by Michael D. Gordin is 232 pages long, and a total of 58,464 words.

This makes it 78% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Five Days in August Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 19 minutes to read Five Days in August aloud.

What Reading Level is Five Days in August?

Five Days in August 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 Five Days in August?

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