How Long to Read The Lizard

How Long Does it Take to Read The Lizard?

It takes the average reader and 24 minutes to read The Lizard by Jose Saramago

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

Description

A story by Nobel Prize-winning writer Jose Saramago, gorgeously illustrated in woodcuts by one of Brazil's most famous artists. When a lizard appears in the neighborhood of Chiado, in Lisbon, it surprises passers-by, and mobilizes firefighters and the army. With a clear and precise style, the fable offers a multitude of senses, reaching audiences of all ages. "The Lizard" is a short story included in A Bagagem do Viajante (1973), a volume that brought together the Saramago chronicles for the newspaper A Capital and the weekly Jornal do Fundão between 1971 and 1972. Translated by Nick Caistor and Lucia Caistor, The Lizard, is an illustrated version of the chronicle by J. Borges.

How long is The Lizard?

The Lizard by Jose Saramago is 24 pages long, and a total of 6,096 words.

This makes it 8% the length of the average book. It also has 7% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Lizard Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 33 minutes to read The Lizard aloud.

What Reading Level is The Lizard?

The Lizard is suitable for students ages 8 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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