How Long to Read Osamu Dazai's No Longer Human

How Long Does it Take to Read Osamu Dazai's No Longer Human?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 20 minutes to read Osamu Dazai's No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai

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

Description

"I've led a life full of shame. Human beings are a complete mystery to me." This manga version of novelist Osamu Dazai's masterpiece NO LONGER HUMAN--the #2 bestselling novel of all time in Japan--tells the story of Yozo Oba, a young man growing up in Japan in the immediate aftermath of World War II, who finds himself caught between the disintegration of the traditions of his aristocratic provincial family and the impact of the new postwar world. Oba is tormented by a failure to find any value in himself or in human relationships, despite being surrounded by women who love him. He creates the persona of a buffoon who mocks himself while entertaining others. But inside he is tortured, and as he moves from childhood to adulthood he becomes addicted to sex and alcohol. Largely autobiographical, No Longer Human explores Dazai's own sense of failure and alienation which drove him to self-destruct with alcohol and numerous suicide attempts. Osamu Dazai (1909--1948) is Japan's second most popular novelist (after Soseki), and his works are seeing a huge surge in popularity among young people worldwide thanks to the success of the recent manga, anime and film series Bungo Stray Dogs, whose protagonist, a detective called Osamu Dazai, has similar character traits to Yozo Oba. Fans of manga and anime are turning to the original No Longer Human novel, whose themes of alienation from society and an inability to reconcile social appearances with inner self--told with great wit, irony and pathos--strike a deep chord among readers today. **Recommended for readers ages 16+ due to mature themes and graphic content**

How long is Osamu Dazai's No Longer Human?

Osamu Dazai's No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai is 196 pages long, and a total of 50,176 words.

This makes it 66% the length of the average book. It also has 61% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Osamu Dazai's No Longer Human Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 34 minutes to read Osamu Dazai's No Longer Human aloud.

What Reading Level is Osamu Dazai's No Longer Human?

Osamu Dazai's No Longer Human 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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