How Long to Read The Fortress of Solitude

How Long Does it Take to Read The Fortress of Solitude?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 33 minutes to read The Fortress of Solitude by Jonathan Lethem

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

Description

Lethem's masterpiece The Fortress of Solitude is a semi-autobiographical novel of epic scope which follows the emotionally charged relationship of two friends, Dylan Ebdus and Mingus Rude, over the course of three decades. This is the story of two boys, Dylan Ebdus and Mingus Rude. They are friends and neighbors, but because Dylan is white and Mingus is black, their friendship is not simple. This is the story of their Brooklyn neighborhood, which is almost exclusively black despite the first whispers of something that will become known as "gentrification."

How long is The Fortress of Solitude?

The Fortress of Solitude by Jonathan Lethem is 511 pages long, and a total of 128,261 words.

This makes it 172% the length of the average book. It also has 157% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Fortress of Solitude Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 40 minutes to read The Fortress of Solitude aloud.

What Reading Level is The Fortress of Solitude?

The Fortress of Solitude 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 Fortress of Solitude?

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