It takes the average reader 7 hours and 21 minutes to read The Swan Diptych by Ian Thomson
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
The Swan Diptych A diptych is a painting or carving (often an altarpiece) on two panels, hinged like a book. The two stories in The Swan Diptych are likewise hinged, sometimes obviously, sometimes more subtly. Both depict the consequences of the folly and overweening pride of those who are clothed in 'a little brief authority'. In the year 1387, King Richard II visits the thriving cathedral city of Lincoln and presents a ceremonial sword to the Mayor. There is a local legend that if the swans ever leave the pool at the foot of the steep hill where the cathedral stands, the building will fall....
The Swan Diptych by Ian Thomson is 428 pages long, and a total of 110,424 words.
This makes it 144% the length of the average book. It also has 135% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 3 minutes to read The Swan Diptych aloud.
The Swan Diptych 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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