How Long to Read The Hireling

How Long Does it Take to Read The Hireling?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 8 minutes to read The Hireling by L. P. Hartley

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

Description

A soldier-turned chauffeur falls in love with his aristocratic and recently-widowed employer, with tragic results Overcome with grief at her husband's death, Lady Franklin, an eligible young widow, unburdens herself to Leadbitter--a gallant, hard-bitten ex-soldier who has invested his savings in the car he drives for hire--as he takes her on a series of journeys. He in turn beguiles her with stories of his non-existent wife and children, drawing her out of her self-absorption and weaving a dream-life with Lady Franklin at its heart. Half-hoping to make his dream come true, Leadbitter takes a...

How long is The Hireling?

The Hireling by L. P. Hartley is 304 pages long, and a total of 77,216 words.

This makes it 103% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Hireling Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 1 minute to read The Hireling aloud.

What Reading Level is The Hireling?

The Hireling 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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