How Long to Read The City and the Pillar

How Long Does it Take to Read The City and the Pillar?

It takes the average reader 4 hours to read The City and the Pillar by Gore Vidal

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

Description

A literary cause célèbre when first published more than fifty years ago, Gore Vidal’s now-classic The City and the Pillar stands as a landmark novel of the gay experience. Jim, a handsome, all-American athlete, has always been shy around girls. But when he and his best friend, Bob, partake in “awful kid stuff,” the experience forms Jim’s ideal of spiritual completion. Defying his parents’ expectations, Jim strikes out on his own, hoping to find Bob and rekindle their amorous friendship. Along the way he struggles with what he feels is his unique bond with Bob and with his persistent attraction to other men. Upon finally encountering Bob years later, the force of his hopes for a life together leads to a devastating climax. The first novel of its kind to appear on the American literary landscape, The City and the Pillar remains a forthright and uncompromising portrayal of sexual relationships between men.

How long is The City and the Pillar?

The City and the Pillar by Gore Vidal is 240 pages long, and a total of 60,000 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The City and the Pillar Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read The City and the Pillar aloud.

What Reading Level is The City and the Pillar?

The City and the Pillar 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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