How Long to Read Shikasta

How Long Does it Take to Read Shikasta?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 42 minutes to read Shikasta by Doris Lessing

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

Description

From Doris Lessing, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, this is the first instalment in the visionary novel cycle 'Canopus in Argos: Archives'. The story of the final days of our planet is told through the reports of Johor, an emissary sent from Canopus. Earth, now named Shikasta (the Stricken) by the kindly, paternalistic Canopeans who colonised it many centuries ago, is under the influence of the evil empire of Puttiora. War, famine, disease and environmental disasters ravage the planet. To Johor, mankind is a 'totally crazed species', racing towards annihilation: his orders to save...

How long is Shikasta?

Shikasta by Doris Lessing is 448 pages long, and a total of 115,584 words.

This makes it 151% the length of the average book. It also has 141% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Shikasta Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 31 minutes to read Shikasta aloud.

What Reading Level is Shikasta?

Shikasta 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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