Long Way Gone
Ishmael Beah
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at 250 WPM4 hours
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 4 hours to read Long Way Gone.
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Long Way Gone
by Ishmael Beah
Published
2007
Publisher
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Pages
240
ISBN-13
9780374951917
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Long Way Gone?
This edition of Long Way Gone has approximately 240 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Long Way Gone?
For most readers, Long Way Gone typically takes between 5h 0m and 3h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 60,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 60,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Long Way Gone?
The estimated word count for Long Way Gone is approximately 60,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Long Way Gone?
Long Way Gone was written by Ishmael Beah.
When was Long Way Gone published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.