How Long to Read The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth

How Long Does it Take to Read The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 56 minutes to read The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth by Herbert George Wells

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

Description

As one of Wells lesser known novels "The Food of the Gods" is often out of print and difficult to find. Despite its obscure status, it represents an early examination of scientific ethics that helped define an important genre in science fiction.As a result of research into the growth curves of living matter, two scientists invent a seemingly miraculous substance called Herakleophorbia IV, nicknamed "The Food of the Gods."Its consumption causes accelerated uninterrupted growth in all forms of life. Its creators' lack of forethought and ineptitude results in terrifying consequences when the substance escapes the bounds of the experiment and is ingested by unintended creatures.This early masterpiece was a groundbreaking conjecture of many of the real issues now confronting scientists about genetically engineered foods and ethical considerations in scientific experimentation.

How long is The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth?

The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth by Herbert George Wells is 174 pages long, and a total of 44,196 words.

This makes it 59% the length of the average book. It also has 54% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 1 minute to read The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth aloud.

What Reading Level is The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth?

The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth is suitable for students ages 10 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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