How Long to Read The Whale

How Long Does it Take to Read The Whale?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 51 minutes to read The Whale by Philip Hoare

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

Description

From his childhood fascination with the gigantic Natural History Museum model of a blue whale to his adult encounters with the living animals in the Atlantic Ocean, the acclaimed writer Philip Hoare has been obsessed with whales. Journeying through human and natural history, The Whale is the result of his voyage of discovery into the heart of this obsession and the book that inspired it: Herman Melville's Moby-Dick. Taking us deep into their domain, Hoare shows us these mysterious creatures as they have never been seen before. Following in Ishmael's footsteps, he explores the troubled history...

How long is The Whale?

The Whale by Philip Hoare is 464 pages long, and a total of 117,856 words.

This makes it 157% the length of the average book. It also has 144% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Whale Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 44 minutes to read The Whale aloud.

What Reading Level is The Whale?

The Whale 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.

Where Can I Buy The Whale?

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