How Long to Read The Long March

How Long Does it Take to Read The Long March?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 30 minutes to read The Long March by William Styron

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

Description

In the shadow of the Korean War, a series of misfired mortar shells kill six men in a Marine camp during a training exercise, prompting the commanding officer to order a grueling punishment: a thirty-six mile march through the suffocating heat of the Carolina summer. Intended to beat discipline into the aging reservists, the march instead rankles Lieutenant Culver and Captain Mannix, whose growing resentment of the brutal trek leads to an ultimate, powerful act of rebellion. The Long March is a withering critique of a military system that leaves no room for dignity or personal identity. Told...

How long is The Long March?

The Long March by William Styron is 88 pages long, and a total of 22,704 words.

This makes it 30% the length of the average book. It also has 28% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Long March Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 4 minutes to read The Long March aloud.

What Reading Level is The Long March?

The Long March 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.

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