Analysing the books in the series, we estimate that the reading level of Dune: The Duke of Caladan is 6th and 7th grade.
Readability Test | Reading Level |
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Flesch Kincaid Scale | Grade 6 |
SMOG Index | Grade 9 |
Coleman Liau Index | Grade 9 |
Dale Chall Readability Score | Grade 5 |
The estimated word count of Dune: The Duke of Caladan (The Caladan Trilogy, 1) is 144,305 words.
A person reading at the average speed of 250 words/min, will finish the book in 9 hrs 38 mins. At a slower speed of 150 words/min, they will finish it in 16 hrs 3 mins. At a faster speed of 450 words/min, they will finish it in 5 hrs 21 mins.
Dune: The Duke of Caladan (The Caladan Trilogy, 1) - 144,305 words | ||
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Reading Speed | Time to Read | |
Slow | 150 words/min | 16 hrs 3 mins |
Average | 250 words/min | 9 hrs 38 mins |
Fast | 450 words/min | 5 hrs 21 mins |
for Dune: The Duke of Caladan (The Caladan Trilogy, 1)
A legend begins in Dune: The Duke of Caladan, first in The Caladan Trilogy by New York Times bestselling authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Leto Atreides, Duke of Caladan and father of the Muad’Dib. While all know of his fall and the rise of his son, little is known about the quiet ruler of Caladan and his partner Jessica. Or how a Duke of an inconsequential planet earned an emperor’s favor, the ire of House Harkonnen, and set himself on a collision course with his own death. This is the story.Through patience and loyalty, Leto serves the Golden Lion Throne. Where others scheme, the Duke of Caladan acts. But Leto’s powerful enemies are starting to feel that he is rising beyond his station, and House Atreides rises too high. With unseen enemies circling, Leto must decide if the twin burdens of duty and honor are worth the price of his life, family, and love.