It takes the average reader 9 hours and 56 minutes to read The Emperor's Children by Claire Messud
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
With an introduction by Neel Mukherjee. In Manhattan, just after the century's turn, three thirty-year-old friends, Danielle, Marina and Julius, are seeking their fortunes. But the arrival of Marina's young cousin Bootie - fresh from the provinces and keen, too, to make his mark - forces them to confront their own desires and expectations. The Emperor's Children by Claire Messud is an American classic: a sweeping portrait of one of the most fascinating cities in the world, and a haunting illustration of how the events of a single day can change everything, for ever.
The Emperor's Children by Claire Messud is 592 pages long, and a total of 149,184 words.
This makes it 200% the length of the average book. It also has 182% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 35 minutes to read The Emperor's Children aloud.
The Emperor's Children 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.
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