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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