How Long to Read Gadsby

How Long Does it Take to Read Gadsby?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 43 minutes to read Gadsby by Ernest Vincent Wright

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

Description

"Gadsby" is a 1939 novel by Ernest Vincent Wright. The plot revolves around the dying fictional city of Branton Hills, which is revitalized thanks to the efforts of protagonist John Gadsby and a youth group he organizes. The novel is written as a lipogram and does not include words that contain the letter "e." Though self-published and little-noticed in its time, the book is a favourite of fans of constrained writing and is a sought-after rarity among some book collectors. Later editions of the book have sometimes carried the alternative subtitle "50,000 Word Novel Without the Letter 'E'." In...

How long is Gadsby?

Gadsby by Ernest Vincent Wright is 162 pages long, and a total of 40,824 words.

This makes it 55% the length of the average book. It also has 50% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Gadsby Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 43 minutes to read Gadsby aloud.

What Reading Level is Gadsby?

Gadsby is suitable for students ages 10 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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