How Long to Read The Age of Grief

How Long Does it Take to Read The Age of Grief?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read The Age of Grief by Jane Smiley

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

Description

The luminous novella and stories in The Age of Grief explore the vicissitudes of love, friendship, and marriage with all the compassion and insight that have come to be expected from Jane Smiley, the Pulitzer Prize—winning author of A Thousand Acres. In “The Pleasure of Her Company,” a lonely, single woman befriends the married couple next door, hoping to learn the secret of their happiness. In “Long Distance,” a man finds himself relieved of the obligation to continue an affair that is no longer compelling to him, only to be waylaid by the guilt he feels at his easy escape. And in the...

How long is The Age of Grief?

The Age of Grief by Jane Smiley is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Age of Grief Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read The Age of Grief aloud.

What Reading Level is The Age of Grief?

The Age of Grief 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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