How Long to Read The Bell

How Long Does it Take to Read The Bell?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 20 minutes to read The Bell by Iris Murdoch

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

Description

A motley assortment of characters seek peace and salvation in this early masterpiece by the Booker Prize-winning author of The Sea, The Sea A lay community of thoroughly mixed-up people is encamped outside Imber Abbey, home of an order of sequestered nuns. A new bell is being installed when suddenly the old bell, a legendary symbol of religion and magic, is rediscovered. And then things begin to change. Meanwhile the wise old Abbess watches and prays and exercises discreet authority. And everyone, or almost everyone, hopes to be saved, whatever that may mean. Originally published in 1958,...

How long is The Bell?

The Bell by Iris Murdoch is 320 pages long, and a total of 80,000 words.

This makes it 108% the length of the average book. It also has 98% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Bell Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 17 minutes to read The Bell aloud.

What Reading Level is The Bell?

The Bell 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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