How Long to Read William Golding

How Long Does it Take to Read William Golding?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 56 minutes to read William Golding by John Carey

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

Description

In 1953, William Golding was a provincial schoolteacher writing books on his breaks, lunch hours and holidays. His work had been rejected by every major publisher—until an editor at Faber and Faber pulled his manuscript off the rejection pile. This was to become Lord of the Flies, a book that would sell in the millions and bring Golding worldwide recognition. Golding went on to become one of the most popular and influential British authors to have emerged since World War II. He received the Booker Prize for the novel Rites of Passage in 1980, and the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1983....

How long is William Golding?

William Golding by John Carey 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 William Golding Aloud?

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

What Reading Level is William Golding?

William Golding 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 William Golding?

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