How Long to Read The Luzhin Defense

How Long Does it Take to Read The Luzhin Defense?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read The Luzhin Defense by Vladimir Nabokov

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

Description

Nabokov's third novel, The Luzhin Defense, is a chilling story of obsession and madness. As a young boy, Luzhin was unattractive, distracted, withdrawn, sullen--an enigma to his parents and an object of ridicule to his classmates. He takes up chess as a refuge from the anxiety of his everyday life. His talent is prodigious and he rises to the rank of grandmaster--but at a cost: in Luzhin' s obsessive mind, the game of chess gradually supplants the world of reality. His own world falls apart during a crucial championship match, when the intricate defense he has devised withers under his opponent's unexpected and unpredictabke lines of assault.

How long is The Luzhin Defense?

The Luzhin Defense by Vladimir Nabokov is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Luzhin Defense Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read The Luzhin Defense aloud.

What Reading Level is The Luzhin Defense?

The Luzhin Defense 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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