Reading Level
What is the reading level of The Shortest Day?
Analysing the books in the series, we estimate that the reading level of The Shortest Day is 9th and 10th grade.
Expert Readability Tests for
The Shortest Day
| Readability Test | Reading Level |
|---|---|
| Flesch Kincaid Scale | Grade 7 |
| SMOG Index | Grade 10 |
| Coleman Liau Index | Grade 9 |
| Dale Chall Readability Score | Grade 7 |
Reading Time
0 hrs 41 mins
How long to read The Shortest Day?
The estimated word count of The Shortest Day is 10,230 words.
A person reading at the average speed of 250 words/min, will finish the book in 0 hrs 41 mins. At a slower speed of 150 words/min, they will finish it in 1 hrs 9 mins. At a faster speed of 450 words/min, they will finish it in 0 hrs 23 mins.
| The Shortest Day - 10,230 words | ||
|---|---|---|
| Reading Speed | Time to Read | |
| Slow | 150 words/min | 1 hrs 9 mins |
| Average | 250 words/min | 0 hrs 41 mins |
| Fast | 450 words/min | 0 hrs 23 mins |
- Authors
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Colm Tóibín
More about The Shortest Day
10,230 words
Word Count
for The Shortest Day
1 hour and 6 minutes
Audiobook length
Description
In Ireland, a man of reason is drawn to a true mystery older than the Pyramids and Stonehenge in this enthralling story about ethereal secrets by New York Times bestselling author Colm Tóibín.During the winter solstice, on the shortest day and longest night of the year, the ancient burial chamber at Newgrange is empowered. Its mystifying source is a haunting tale told by locals.Professor O’Kelly believes an archaeologist’s job is to make known only what can be proved. He is undeterred by ghost stories, idle speculation, and caution. Much to the chagrin of the living souls in County Meath. As well as those entombed in the sacred darkness of Newgrange itself. They’re determined to protect the secret of the light, guarded for more than five thousand years. And they know O’Kelly is coming for it.