It takes the average reader 3 hours and 15 minutes to read Hornblower and the Hotspur by C S. Forester
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Hornblower and the Hotspur (1962) is the third book in the series chronologically, but the tenth by order of publication, and serves as the basis for one of the episodes of the Hornblower series of television films. With the Peace of Amiens under strain and war with France under Napoleon Bonaparte imminent in May 1803, Hornblower is promoted from Lieutenant to Commander and appointed to command the sloop HMS Hotspur. While readying for sea, he hastily marries Maria, the daughter of his landlady, at the Garrison Church, Portsmouth. However, Hornblower marries her not out of love but out of pity, and is forced to exercise his acting ability to make her believe that he genuinely loves her. Hotspur reconnoiters the approaches to the French naval base of Brest, and narrowly avoids capture when war is declared. Once the British fleet blockades Brest, Hornblower's restlessness and perfectionism prompts him to lead attacks and landing parties.
Hornblower and the Hotspur by C S. Forester is 193 pages long, and a total of 48,829 words.
This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 60% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 26 minutes to read Hornblower and the Hotspur aloud.
Hornblower and the Hotspur 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.
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