How Long to Read The Siege

How Long Does it Take to Read The Siege?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 46 minutes to read The Siege by Ismail Kadare

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

Description

An epic novel of war from the Man Booker International Prize–winning Albanian author who “has been compared to Gogol, Kafka, and Orwell” (The Independent). Ismail Kadare’s The Siege dramatizes a fictional fifth century assault by the Ottoman Army on a Christian fortress in the Albanian mountains. As the bloody and psychologically crushing struggle for control unfolds, Kadare’s narrative opens a window onto the eternal clash between religions and empires. His masterful prose brings to life the exhilaration, despair, and immediacy of the battlefield—as well as a dramatic view of those who...

How long is The Siege?

The Siege by Ismail Kadare is 337 pages long, and a total of 86,609 words.

This makes it 114% the length of the average book. It also has 106% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Siege Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 53 minutes to read The Siege aloud.

What Reading Level is The Siege?

The Siege 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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