How Long to Read The Last Word

How Long Does it Take to Read The Last Word?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 8 minutes to read The Last Word by Hanif Kureishi

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

Description

“Hanif Kureishi’s best novel since The Buddha of Suburbia” (The Independent, UK): a mischievous, wickedly funny, and intellectually deft story about a young biographer and the famous and reclusive novelist who is his subject. Mamoon Azam is an eminent Indian-born writer who has made a career in England—but now, in his early seventies, his reputation is fading, his book sales are nonexistent, and the expensive habits of his flamboyant second wife are bleeding him dry. In a final attempt to revitalize his career, Mamoon’s publisher commissions Harry, an ambitious young writer, to produce a...

How long is The Last Word?

The Last Word by Hanif Kureishi 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 Last Word Aloud?

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

What Reading Level is The Last Word?

The Last Word 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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