How Long to Read Les Diaboliques (the She-devils)

How Long Does it Take to Read Les Diaboliques (the She-devils)?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 18 minutes to read Les Diaboliques (the She-devils) by J. Barbey d'Aurevilly

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

Description

In Les Diaboliques there are six tales of female temptresses - she-devils - in which horror and the wild Normandy countryside combine to send a shiver down the spine of the reader. First published in 1874 Les Diaboliques caused an uproar and all copies of the book were seized on the orders of the Ministry of Justice as the book was a danger to public morality. Scandal made the book an immediate success. It is now regarded as a classic and is studied in French schools.

How long is Les Diaboliques (the She-devils)?

Les Diaboliques (the She-devils) by J. Barbey d'Aurevilly is 254 pages long, and a total of 64,516 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 79% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Les Diaboliques (the She-devils) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 52 minutes to read Les Diaboliques (the She-devils) aloud.

What Reading Level is Les Diaboliques (the She-devils)?

Les Diaboliques (the She-devils) 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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