How Long to Read Lives of the Novelists

How Long Does it Take to Read Lives of the Novelists?

It takes the average reader 13 hours and 58 minutes to read Lives of the Novelists by John Sutherland

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

Description

No previous author has attempted a book such as this: a complete history of novels written in the English language, from the genre's seventeenth-century origins to the present day. In the spirit of Dr. Johnson's Lives of the Poets, acclaimed critic and scholar John Sutherland selects 294 writers whose works illustrate the best of every kind of fiction—from gothic, penny dreadful, and pornography to fantasy, romance, and high literature. Each author was chosen, Professor Sutherland explains, because his or her books are well worth reading and are likely to remain so for at least another...

How long is Lives of the Novelists?

Lives of the Novelists by John Sutherland is 832 pages long, and a total of 209,664 words.

This makes it 281% the length of the average book. It also has 256% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Lives of the Novelists Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 19 hours and 5 minutes to read Lives of the Novelists aloud.

What Reading Level is Lives of the Novelists?

Lives of the Novelists 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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