How Long to Read The Song of the Earth

How Long Does it Take to Read The Song of the Earth?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read The Song of the Earth by Hugh Nissenson

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

Description

Science fiction meets fictional biography in this account of the first genetically engineered visual artist, by the acclaimed author of The Tree of Life. Even before his birth, Johnny Baker’s life is in danger. His mother breaks the law when she has her fertilized egg endowed with genes that will give her son the potential to become a visual artist. Born in 2038, John Firth Baker is the first genetically engineered artist. At the age of nineteen, at the threshold of his career, he is murdered. Now, ten years after his death, Baker has become famous. An art curator has organized a show of his...

How long is The Song of the Earth?

The Song of the Earth by Hugh Nissenson is 267 pages long, and a total of 68,619 words.

This makes it 90% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Song of the Earth Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read The Song of the Earth aloud.

What Reading Level is The Song of the Earth?

The Song of the Earth 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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