Analysing the books in the series, we estimate that the reading level of Burmese Days is 5th and 6th grade.
Readability Test | Reading Level |
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Flesch Kincaid Scale | Grade 5 |
SMOG Index | Grade 9 |
Coleman Liau Index | Grade 7 |
Dale Chall Readability Score | Grade 5 |
The estimated word count of Burmese Days (Collins Classics) is 95,635 words.
A person reading at the average speed of 250 words/min, will finish the book in 6 hrs 23 mins. At a slower speed of 150 words/min, they will finish it in 10 hrs 38 mins. At a faster speed of 450 words/min, they will finish it in 3 hrs 33 mins.
Burmese Days (Collins Classics) - 95,635 words | ||
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Reading Speed | Time to Read | |
Slow | 150 words/min | 10 hrs 38 mins |
Average | 250 words/min | 6 hrs 23 mins |
Fast | 450 words/min | 3 hrs 33 mins |
for Burmese Days (Collins Classics)
Set in the days of the Empire, with the British ruling in Burma, this book describes corruption and imperial bigotry. Flory, a white timber merchant, befriends Dr Veraswami, a black enthusiast for the Empire, whose downfall can only be prevented by membership at an all-white club.