How Long to Read The Chrysalids

How Long Does it Take to Read The Chrysalids?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read The Chrysalids by John Wyndham

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

Description

The Chrysalids is set in the future after a devastating global nuclear war. David, the young hero of the novel, lives in a tight-knit community of religious and genetic fundamentalists, who exist in a state of constant alert for any deviation from what they perceive as the norm of God’s creation, deviations broadly classified as “offenses” and “blasphemies.” Offenses consist of plants and animals that are in any way unusual, and these are publicly burned to the accompaniment of the singing of hymns. Blasphemies are human beings—ones who show any sign of abnormality, however trivial. They are...

How long is The Chrysalids?

The Chrysalids by John Wyndham 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 Chrysalids Aloud?

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

What Reading Level is The Chrysalids?

The Chrysalids 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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