How Long to Read Nineteen Eighty-four

How Long Does it Take to Read Nineteen Eighty-four?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 27 minutes to read Nineteen Eighty-four by George Orwell

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

Description

Ever since its publication in 1948, George Orwell's terrifying vision of a totalitarian regime where Big Brother controls its citizens like 'a boot stamping on a human face' has become a touchstone for human freedom, and one of the most widely-read books in the world. In this new annotated edition Orwell's biographer D. J. Taylor elucidates the full meaning of this timeless satire, explaining contemporary references in the novel, placing it in the context of Orwell's life, elaborating on his extraordinary use of language and explaining the terms such as Newspeak, Doublethink and Room 101 that have become familiar phrases today. This is the essential edition of the essential book of modern times. Annotated and with an Introduction by D. J. Taylor 'The book of the twentieth century . . . haunts us with an ever-darker relevance.' Independent 'The greatest writer of the twentieth century.' Observer

How long is Nineteen Eighty-four?

Nineteen Eighty-four by George Orwell is 383 pages long, and a total of 96,899 words.

This makes it 129% the length of the average book. It also has 118% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Nineteen Eighty-four Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 49 minutes to read Nineteen Eighty-four aloud.

What Reading Level is Nineteen Eighty-four?

Nineteen Eighty-four 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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