How Long to Read Therese Desqueyroux

How Long Does it Take to Read Therese Desqueyroux?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 39 minutes to read Therese Desqueyroux by François Mauriac

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

Description

François Mauriac's masterpiece and one of the greatest Catholic novels, Thérèse 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 Thérèse, a figure who has captured the imaginations of readers for generations. Raymond N....

How long is Therese Desqueyroux?

Therese Desqueyroux by François Mauriac is 156 pages long, and a total of 39,936 words.

This makes it 53% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Therese Desqueyroux Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read Therese Desqueyroux aloud.

What Reading Level is Therese Desqueyroux?

Therese Desqueyroux is suitable for students ages 10 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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