How Long to Read The Lord of the Rings

How Long Does it Take to Read The Lord of the Rings?

It takes the average reader 16 hours and 59 minutes to read The Lord of the Rings by Wayne G. Hammond

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

Description

In The Lord of the Rings: A Reader"s Companion, Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull unravel the story of how an epic battle has been fought to maintain the textual integrity of this huge story. Through hundreds of notes, which directly refer to the fiftieth anniversary edition of the novel, they provide a detailed account of how this incredible book has changed from one generation to the next. - Notes on significant changes made by the author and by ChristopherTolkien after his father"s death - Brief references to illustrations, maps, and earlier versions of the text - References to people, places, and events that appear in other books by Tolkien - Explanations of archaic and unusual words - Translations and primers on how to use Tolkien"s invented languages - Appearing for the first time, Tolkien"s own Guide to the Names in TheLord of the Rings The Lord of the Rings: A Reader"s Companion will provide uniqueinsight into the creative process of a true genius and will offer a detailedand informative account of how the book of the century has evolved.

How long is The Lord of the Rings?

The Lord of the Rings by Wayne G. Hammond is 988 pages long, and a total of 254,904 words.

This makes it 333% the length of the average book. It also has 312% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Lord of the Rings Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 23 hours and 12 minutes to read The Lord of the Rings aloud.

What Reading Level is The Lord of the Rings?

The Lord of the Rings 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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