How Long to Read The Call

How Long Does it Take to Read The Call?

It takes the average reader 12 hours to read The Call by John Hersey

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

Description

An American missionary in China, David Treadup, is the protagonist of John Hersey’s magnificent novel, a novel whose richness of character, color, and incident both explores the evangelical impulse in this country—the peculiarly American spirit of wanting to help others—and reflects the whole complex history of China from 1900 to the aftermath of World War II. The Callis the story of one man’s spiritual odyssey as he strives to reconcile his commitment to God with his love of the struggling mass of Chinese humanity, to whom he pledges his life. It is the story of an American family choosing...

How long is The Call?

The Call by John Hersey is 720 pages long, and a total of 180,000 words.

This makes it 243% the length of the average book. It also has 220% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Call Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 16 hours and 23 minutes to read The Call aloud.

What Reading Level is The Call?

The Call 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.

Where Can I Buy The Call?

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