How Long to Read The Maltese Falcon

How Long Does it Take to Read The Maltese Falcon?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett

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

Description

A coolly glittering gem of detective fiction that has haunted three generations of readers, from one of the greatest mystery writers of all time. A treasure worth killing for. Sam Spade, a slightly shopworn private eye with his own solitary code of ethics. A perfumed grafter named Joel Cairo, a fat man name Gutman, and Brigid O’Shaughnessy, a beautiful and treacherous woman whose loyalties shift at the drop of a dime. These are the ingredients of Dashiell Hammett's iconic, influential, and beloved The Maltese Falcon.

How long is The Maltese Falcon?

The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Maltese Falcon Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read The Maltese Falcon aloud.

What Reading Level is The Maltese Falcon?

The Maltese Falcon 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.

Where Can I Buy The Maltese Falcon?

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