How Long to Read 1984?

by George Orwell

Orwell's chilling dystopian masterpiece about totalitarianism, surveillance, and thought control.

Reading Time

6h 14m

at avg speed

Word Count

88,942

Pages

328

Genre

Dystopian

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to read 1984?
At an average reading speed of 238 words per minute, 1984 takes approximately 6 hours and 14 minutes of total reading time. Reading 30 minutes per day, you'd finish in about 13 days.
How many pages is 1984?
1984 by George Orwell is 328 pages.
Is 1984 worth the time investment?
1984 is a dystopian novel with 88,942 words. Use the calculator above to see if it fits your schedule and reading goals.

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