How Long to Read The Sparrow

By Mary Doria Russell

How Long Does it Take to Read The Sparrow?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 42 minutes to read The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell

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

Description

A visionary work that combines speculative fiction with deep philosophical inquiry, The Sparrow tells the story of a charismatic Jesuit priest and linguist, Emilio Sandoz, who leads a scientific mission entrusted with a profound task: to make first contact with intelligent extraterrestrial life. The mission begins in faith, hope, and beauty, but a series of small misunderstandings brings it to a catastrophic end. Praise for The Sparrow “A startling, engrossing, and moral work of fiction.”—The New York Times Book Review “Important novels leave deep cracks in our beliefs, our prejudices, and...

How long is The Sparrow?

The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell is 448 pages long, and a total of 115,584 words.

This makes it 151% the length of the average book. It also has 141% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Sparrow Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 31 minutes to read The Sparrow aloud.

What Reading Level is The Sparrow?

The Sparrow 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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