How Long to Read The Story of the Stone: The Golden Days

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of the Stone: The Golden Days?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 12 minutes to read The Story of the Stone: The Golden Days by Cao Xueqin

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

Description

The Story of the Stone (c.1760) is one of the greatest novels of Chinese literature. The first part of the story, The Golden Days, begins the tale of Bao-yu, a gentle young boy who prefers girls to Confucian studies, and his two cousins: Bao-chai, his parents' choice of a wife for him, and the ethereal beauty Dai-yu. Through the changing fortunes of the Jia family, this rich, magical work sets worldly events - love affairs, sibling rivalries, political intrigues, even murder - within the context of the Buddhist understanding that earthly existence is an illusion and karma determines the shape...

How long is The Story of the Stone: The Golden Days?

The Story of the Stone: The Golden Days by Cao Xueqin is 544 pages long, and a total of 138,176 words.

This makes it 184% the length of the average book. It also has 169% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of the Stone: The Golden Days Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 35 minutes to read The Story of the Stone: The Golden Days aloud.

What Reading Level is The Story of the Stone: The Golden Days?

The Story of the Stone: The Golden Days 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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