It takes the average reader 2 hours and 26 minutes to read Thérèse Desqueyroux by François Mauriac
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Francois Mauriac's masterpiece and one of the greatest Catholic novels, Therese Desqueyroux is the haunting story of an unhappily married young woman whose desperation drives her to thoughts of murder. Mauriac paints an unforgettable portrait of spiritual isolation and despair, but he also dramatizes the complex realities of forgiveness, grace, and redemption. Set in the countryside outside Bordeaux, in a region of overwhelming heat and sudden storms, the novel's landscape reflects the inner world of Therese, a figure who has captured the imaginations of readers for generations. Raymond N....
Thérèse Desqueyroux by François Mauriac is 144 pages long, and a total of 36,576 words.
This makes it 49% the length of the average book. It also has 45% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 19 minutes to read Thérèse Desqueyroux aloud.
Thérèse Desqueyroux is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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