How Long to Read Life Form

How Long Does it Take to Read Life Form?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 29 minutes to read Life Form by Amélie Nothomb

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

Description

A fictional correspondence with a desperate American soldier leads to a strange new reality in this surreal novel of trauma, healing, and war. One morning, the heroine of this book—a famous Belgian author named Amélie Nothomb—receives an unusual fan letter. Melvin Mapple, an American soldier stationed in Iraq, tells her of the horrors around him. And of his only comfort, eating. He eats and eats until his ever-growing bulk starts to suffocate him. Disgusted with himself, but unable to stop, he labels his excess self Scheherazade as a way to cope. Repulsed yet fascinated by Mapple’s story, Nothomb begins exchanging letters with him. She opens up about her artistic process and the challenges of being in the spotlight. Their far-reaching conversation delves into universal questions about humanity and relationships. But their epistolary friendship takes a surprising turn when the novelist discovers bizarre facts lurking behind Mapple’s complex personal story.

How long is Life Form?

Life Form by Amélie Nothomb is 87 pages long, and a total of 22,359 words.

This makes it 29% the length of the average book. It also has 27% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Life Form Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 2 minutes to read Life Form aloud.

What Reading Level is Life Form?

Life Form 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.

Where Can I Buy Life Form?

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