How Long to Read The Essence of the Thing
By Madeleine St John
How Long Does it Take to Read The Essence of the Thing?
It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read The Essence of the Thing by Madeleine St John
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Description
Shortlisted for the Booker Prize, this brilliant novel from Madeleine St John, author of The Women in Black, is a comic and tender look at the vicissitudes of love and relationships. Nicola should never have stepped out to buy that pack of cigarettes, because the man she discovers in her living room when she returns is not the adorable, straightforward, devoted Jonathan with whom she has been sharing her life. That Jonathan would never have unilaterally decided that she should, as he abruptly put it, 'move out'. A shocked Nicola packs her bags and sets out bravely on the bumpy course that...
How long is The Essence of the Thing?
The Essence of the Thing by Madeleine St John is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.
This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.
How Long Does it Take to Read The Essence of the Thing Aloud?
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read The Essence of the Thing aloud.
What Reading Level is The Essence of the Thing?
The Essence of the Thing 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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