How Long to Read The River Why

By David James Duncan

How Long Does it Take to Read The River Why?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 26 minutes to read The River Why by David James Duncan

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

Description

The classic novel of fly fishing and spirituality republished with a new Afterword by the author. Since its publication in 1983, The River Why has become a classic. David James Duncan's sweeping novel is a coming-of-age comedy about love, nature, and the quest for self-discovery, written in a voice as distinct and powerful as any in American letters. Gus Orviston is a young fly fisherman who leaves behind his comically schizoid family to find his own path. Taking refuge in a remote cabin, he sets out in pursuit of the Pacific Northwest's elusive steelhead. But what begins as a physical quarry...

How long is The River Why?

The River Why by David James Duncan is 489 pages long, and a total of 126,651 words.

This makes it 165% the length of the average book. It also has 155% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The River Why Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 32 minutes to read The River Why aloud.

What Reading Level is The River Why?

The River Why 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.

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