How Long to Read The Lord of the Rings

How Long Does it Take to Read The Lord of the Rings?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 26 minutes to read The Lord of the Rings by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien

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

Description

This three volume novel is an epic high fantasy novel. The story began as a sequel to Tolkien's 1937 children's fantasy novel The Hobbit, but eventually developed into a much larger work. It was written in stages between 1937 and 1949, much of it during World War II. It is the second best-selling novel ever written, with over 150 millin copies sold.

How long is The Lord of the Rings?

The Lord of the Rings by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien is 436 pages long, and a total of 111,616 words.

This makes it 147% the length of the average book. It also has 136% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Lord of the Rings Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 9 minutes to read The Lord of the Rings aloud.

What Reading Level is The Lord of the Rings?

The Lord of the Rings 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 Lord of the Rings?

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