How Long to Read The Crimson Petal and the White

How Long Does it Take to Read The Crimson Petal and the White?

It takes the average reader 15 hours and 29 minutes to read The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber

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

Description

At the heart of this panoramic, multidimensional narrative is the compelling struggle of a young woman to lift her body and soul out of the gutter. Faber leads us back to 1870s London, where Sugar, a nineteen-year-old whore in the brothel of the terrifying Mrs. Castaway, yearns for escape to a better life. Her ascent through the strata of Victorian society offers us intimacy with a host of lovable, maddening, unforgettable characters. They begin with William Rackham, an egotistical perfume magnate whose ambition is fueled by his lust for Sugar, and whose patronage brings her into proximity to...

How long is The Crimson Petal and the White?

The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber is 922 pages long, and a total of 232,344 words.

This makes it 311% the length of the average book. It also has 284% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Crimson Petal and the White Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 21 hours and 9 minutes to read The Crimson Petal and the White aloud.

What Reading Level is The Crimson Petal and the White?

The Crimson Petal and the White 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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