How Long to Read The First Men in the Moon

How Long Does it Take to Read The First Men in the Moon?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read The First Men in the Moon by H. G. Wells

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

Description

“Why do people read science fiction? In hopes of receiving such writing as this—a ravishingly accurate vision of things unseen; an utterly unexpected yet necessary beauty.” So says Ursula K. Le Guin in her Introduction to The First Men in the Moon, H. G. Wells’s 1901 tale of space travel. Heavily criticized upon publication for its fantastic ideas, it is now justly considered a science fiction classic. Cavor, a brilliant scientist who accidentally produces a gravity-defying substance, builds a spaceship and, along with the materialistic Bedford, travels to the moon. The coldly intellectual...

How long is The First Men in the Moon?

The First Men in the Moon by H. G. Wells 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 First Men in the Moon Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read The First Men in the Moon aloud.

What Reading Level is The First Men in the Moon?

The First Men in the Moon 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.

Where Can I Buy The First Men in the Moon?

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