How Long to Read Grendel

How Long Does it Take to Read Grendel?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 40 minutes to read Grendel by John C. Gardner

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

Description

When Grendel is drawn up from the caves under the mere, where he lives with his bloated, inarticulate hag of a mother, into the fresh night air, it is to lay waste Hrothgar's meadhall and heap destruction on the humans he finds there. What else can he do? For he is not like the men who busy themselves with God and love and beauty. He sees the infuriating human rage for order and recognises the meaninglessness of his own existence. GRENDEL is John Gardner's masterpiece; it vividly reinvents the world of Beowulf. In Grendel himself, a creature of grotesque comedy, pain and disillusioned intelligence, Gardner has created the most unforgettable monster in fantasy.

How long is Grendel?

Grendel by John C. Gardner is 160 pages long, and a total of 40,000 words.

This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Grendel Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read Grendel aloud.

What Reading Level is Grendel?

Grendel 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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