How Long to Read The Pale King

How Long Does it Take to Read The Pale King?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 56 minutes to read The Pale King by David Foster Wallace

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

Description

The agents at the IRS Regional Examination Center in Peoria, Illinois, appear ordinary enough to newly arrived trainee David Foster Wallace. But as he immerses himself in a routine so tedious and repetitive that new employees receive boredom-survival training, he learns of the extraordinary variety of personalities drawn to this strange calling. And he has arrived at a moment when forces within the IRS are plotting to eliminate even what little humanity and dignity the work still has. The Pale King remained unfinished at the time of David Foster Wallace's death, but it is a deeply compelling...

How long is The Pale King?

The Pale King by David Foster Wallace is 592 pages long, and a total of 149,184 words.

This makes it 200% the length of the average book. It also has 182% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Pale King Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 35 minutes to read The Pale King aloud.

What Reading Level is The Pale King?

The Pale King 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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