How Long to Read "The Good War"

How Long Does it Take to Read "The Good War"?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 27 minutes to read "The Good War" by Studs Terkel

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

Description

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize: “The richest and most powerful single document of the American experience in World War II” (The Boston Globe). “The Good War” is a testament not only to the experience of war but to the extraordinary skill of Studs Terkel as an interviewer and oral historian. From a pipe fitter’s apprentice at Pearl Harbor to a crew member of the flight that dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki, his subjects are open and unrelenting in their analyses of themselves and their experiences, producing what People magazine has called “a splendid epic history” of WWII. With this volume...

How long is "The Good War"?

"The Good War" by Studs Terkel is 608 pages long, and a total of 156,864 words.

This makes it 205% the length of the average book. It also has 192% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read "The Good War" Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 17 minutes to read "The Good War" aloud.

What Reading Level is "The Good War"?

"The Good War" 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 Good War"?

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