How Long to Read The Great Gatsby

How Long Does it Take to Read The Great Gatsby?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 13 minutes to read The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

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

Description

The classic novel that continues to haunt our understanding of ambition, love, entitlement, and the American Dream—with an exclusive discussion guide and an introduction by Pulitzer Prize–winning critic Wesley Morris One of the Modern Library 100 Best Novels of the Twentieth Century Nick Carraway is an aspiring writer; his cousin, Daisy, is married to the fabulously wealthy Tom Buchanan. Their neighbor, Jay Gatsby, throws extravagant and extraordinary parties in the exclusive and hallowed neighborhood of West Egg. The entanglements between these four characters form the backbone of F. Scott...

How long is The Great Gatsby?

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is 192 pages long, and a total of 48,384 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Great Gatsby Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 24 minutes to read The Great Gatsby aloud.

What Reading Level is The Great Gatsby?

The Great Gatsby 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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