How Long to Read The Heron

How Long Does it Take to Read The Heron?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 26 minutes to read The Heron by Giorgio Bassani

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

Description

'Exquisite. . . a classic tour de force' The New York Times 'It struggled to keep itself aloft, to gain height. But then it suddenly gave up, and dropped as though it were breaking into many pieces' Early on a cold Sunday morning, forty-five-year-old Edgardo Limentani gets up to join a shooting party in the countryside surrounding the town of Ferrara. As the day passes, he contemplates his past, his disappointments and how he has got here. Like the birds he shoots, he realizes, he is trapped, broken, waiting alone for the final coup de grâce. Then he sees a way out. The fifth book in...

How long is The Heron?

The Heron by Giorgio Bassani is 144 pages long, and a total of 36,576 words.

This makes it 49% the length of the average book. It also has 45% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Heron Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 19 minutes to read The Heron aloud.

What Reading Level is The Heron?

The Heron 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.

Where Can I Buy The Heron?

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