How Long to Read The Pledge

How Long Does it Take to Read The Pledge?

It takes the average reader 3 hours to read The Pledge by Friedrich Dürrenmatt

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

Description

Set in a small town in Switzerland, The Pledge centers around the murder of a young girl and the detective who promises the victim’s mother he will find the perpetrator. After deciding the wrong man has been arrested for the crime, the detective lays a trap for the real killer—with all the patience of a master fisherman. But cruel turns of plot conspire to make him pay dearly for his pledge. Here Friedrich Dürrenmatt conveys his brilliant ear for dialogue and a devastating sense of timing and suspense. Joel Agee’s skilled translation effectively captures the various voices in the original, as...

How long is The Pledge?

The Pledge by Friedrich Dürrenmatt is 176 pages long, and a total of 45,056 words.

This makes it 59% the length of the average book. It also has 55% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Pledge Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 6 minutes to read The Pledge aloud.

What Reading Level is The Pledge?

The Pledge 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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