How Long to Read The Black Obelisk

How Long Does it Take to Read The Black Obelisk?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 45 minutes to read The Black Obelisk by Erich Maria Remarque

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

Description

From the author of the masterpiece All Quiet on the Western Front, The Black Obelisk is a classic novel of the troubling aftermath of World War I in Germany. A hardened young veteran from the First World War, Ludwig now works for a monument company, selling stone markers to the survivors of deceased loved ones. Though ambivalent about his job, he suspects there’s more to life than earning a living off other people’s misfortunes. A self-professed poet, Ludwig soon senses a growing change in his fatherland, a brutality brought upon it by inflation. When he falls in love with the beautiful but...

How long is The Black Obelisk?

The Black Obelisk by Erich Maria Remarque is 449 pages long, and a total of 116,291 words.

This makes it 152% the length of the average book. It also has 142% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Black Obelisk Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 35 minutes to read The Black Obelisk aloud.

What Reading Level is The Black Obelisk?

The Black Obelisk 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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