How Long to Read The Tin Drum

How Long Does it Take to Read The Tin Drum?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 56 minutes to read The Tin Drum by Günter Grass

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

Description

One of the greatest modern novels, The Tin Drum is the story of thirty-year-old Oskar Matzerath, who has lived through the long Nazi nightmare and who, as the novel begins, is being held in a mental institution. Matzerath provides a profound yet hilarious perspective on both German history and the human condition in the modern world. In this edition, Breon Mitchell, acclaimed translator and scholar, draws from a wealth of detailed scholarship to produce a translation that is more faithful to Grass’s style and rhythm than the 1959 translation, restoring omissions and reflecting the complexity...

How long is The Tin Drum?

The Tin Drum by Günter Grass is 592 pages long, and a total of 149,184 words.

This makes it 200% the length of the average book. It also has 182% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Tin Drum Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 35 minutes to read The Tin Drum aloud.

What Reading Level is The Tin Drum?

The Tin Drum 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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