How Long to Read The Catcher in the Rye

How Long Does it Take to Read The Catcher in the Rye?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

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

Description

The "brilliant, funny, meaningful novel" (The New Yorker) that established J. D. Salinger as a leading voice in American literature--and that has instilled in millions of readers around the world a lifelong love of books. "If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you want to know the truth." The hero-narrator of The Catcher in the Rye is an ancient...

How long is The Catcher in the Rye?

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Catcher in the Rye Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read The Catcher in the Rye aloud.

What Reading Level is The Catcher in the Rye?

The Catcher in the Rye 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 Catcher in the Rye?

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