How Long to Read The Waiting Years

How Long Does it Take to Read The Waiting Years?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 27 minutes to read The Waiting Years by Fumiko Enchi

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

Description

In the late nineteenth century, Tomo, the faithful wife of a government official, is sent to Tokyo, where a heartbreaking task is awaiting her. From among hundreds of geishas and daughters offered up for sale by their families she must select a respectable young girl to become her husband's new lover. Externally calm, but torn apart inside, Tomo dutifully begins the search for an official mistress. The Waiting Years was awarded Japan's most prestigious literary award, the Noma Prize.

How long is The Waiting Years?

The Waiting Years by Fumiko Enchi is 204 pages long, and a total of 51,816 words.

This makes it 69% the length of the average book. It also has 63% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Waiting Years Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 43 minutes to read The Waiting Years aloud.

What Reading Level is The Waiting Years?

The Waiting Years 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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