How Long to Read The Heike Story

How Long Does it Take to Read The Heike Story?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 49 minutes to read The Heike Story by Eiji Yoshikawa

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

Description

The Heike Story is a modern translation of a Japanese classic. Kyoto in the twelfth century was a magnificent city, but crime, disorder, and lust were rampant. The people were abused by the nobility, while armed Buddhist monks terrorized court and commoner alike. In despair, the Emperor called upon the Heike and Genji clans to quell civil disturbances. Although the clans succeeded, they quarreled over the spoils of war and plunged the country into a century of warfare. The Heike Story describes the rise to power of Kiyomori of the Heike clan during this turbulent time. From a youth sunk in...

How long is The Heike Story?

The Heike Story by Eiji Yoshikawa is 576 pages long, and a total of 147,456 words.

This makes it 194% the length of the average book. It also has 180% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Heike Story Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 25 minutes to read The Heike Story aloud.

What Reading Level is The Heike Story?

The Heike Story 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.

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