It takes the average reader 3 hours and 40 minutes to read King of the World by Celia Fremlin
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
'Britain's equivalent to Patricia Highsmith, Celia Fremlin wrote psychological thrillers that changed the landscape of crime fiction for ever: her novels are domestic, subtle, penetrating - and quite horribly chilling.' Andrew Taylor King of the World (1994), Celia Fremlin's sixteenth and final novel, is the story of flat-mates Bridget and Diane. Despite ten years in age between them they get on well - aside from the constant presence of Alistair, Diane's self-impressed boyfriend, in the flat. The women decide to look for a third tenant, and find Norah, who claims to be a battered wife...
King of the World by Celia Fremlin is 220 pages long, and a total of 55,000 words.
This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 67% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours to read King of the World aloud.
King of the World 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.
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