How Long to Read The Riddle of the Sands

How Long Does it Take to Read The Riddle of the Sands?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 44 minutes to read The Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers

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

Description

While on a sailing trip in the Baltic Sea, two young adventurers-turned-spies uncover a secret German plot to invade England. Written by Childers—who served in the Royal Navy during World War I—as a wake-up call to the British government to attend to its North Sea defenses, The Riddle of the Sands accomplished that task and has been considered a classic of espionage literature ever since, praised as much for its nautical action as for its suspenseful spycraft.

How long is The Riddle of the Sands?

The Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers is 336 pages long, and a total of 86,016 words.

This makes it 113% the length of the average book. It also has 105% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Riddle of the Sands Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 50 minutes to read The Riddle of the Sands aloud.

What Reading Level is The Riddle of the Sands?

The Riddle of the Sands 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 Riddle of the Sands?

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