How Long to Read Papillon

How Long Does it Take to Read Papillon?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 33 minutes to read Papillon by Henri Charriere

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

Description

“A modern classic of courage and excitement.” —The New Yorker • The source for the iconic prison-escape film starring Steve McQueen Henri Charrière, nicknamed "Papillon," for the butterfly tattoo on his chest, was convicted in Paris in 1931 of a murder he did not commit. Sentenced to life imprisonment in the penal colony of French Guiana, he became obsessed with one goal: escape. After planning and executing a series of treacherous yet failed attempts over many years, he was eventually sent to the notorious prison, Devil's Island, a place from which no one had ever escaped . . . until Papillon. His flight to freedom remains one of the most incredible feats of human cunning, will, and endurance ever undertaken. Charrière's astonishing autobiography, Papillon, was first published in France to instant acclaim in 1968, more than twenty years after his final escape. Since then, it has become a treasured classic--the gripping, shocking, ultimately uplifting odyssey of an innocent man who would not be defeated. “A first-class adventure story.” — New York Review of Books

How long is Papillon?

Papillon by Henri Charriere is 564 pages long, and a total of 143,256 words.

This makes it 190% the length of the average book. It also has 175% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Papillon Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 2 minutes to read Papillon aloud.

What Reading Level is Papillon?

Papillon 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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