How long does it take to read The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain?
The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain by Charles Dickens is 33,927 words long. At an average reading speed of 250 words per minute, it takes about 2 hours 16 minutes to read: an evening or two.
Reading time at your speed
Reading speed varies more than most people expect: the gap between a slow and a fast reader is more than double. Find your row, or take the reading speed test to get your real number first.
| Reading speed | Words per minute | Time to finish |
|---|---|---|
| Slowcareful reading, or reading in a second language | 150 wpm | 3 hours 46 minutes |
| Below averageunhurried, easily distracted, or a dense text | 200 wpm | 2 hours 50 minutes |
| Averagewhat most adults read at | 250 wpm | 2 hours 16 minutes |
| Fasta confident, practised reader | 325 wpm | 1 hour 44 minutes |
| Very fastskimming, or very familiar material | 400 wpm | 1 hour 25 minutes |
If English is your second language, expect to read a little below your usual speed on a classic like this one.
How long if you read a bit each day?
Almost nobody reads a novel in one sitting. Here is how The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain breaks down at an average 250 wpm, depending on how much time you give it each day.
| Reading a day | Days to finish | That is |
|---|---|---|
| 10 minutes | 14 days | about 2 weeks |
| 15 minutes | 10 days | about a week |
| 30 minutes | 5 days | 5 days |
| 60 minutes | 3 days | 3 days |
How long is each chapter?
The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain has 3 chapters, averaging 11,309 words, about 45m each. The longest is The Gift Diffused at 1h; the shortest is The Gift Bestowed at 36m. Useful if you read a chapter a night.
Chapter times at 250 wpm.
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Common questions
How long does it take to read The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain?
The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain is 33,927 words long. At an average adult reading speed of 250 words per minute that is about 2 hours 16 minutes. A slower reader at 150 wpm needs around 3 hours 46 minutes; a fast reader at 400 wpm finishes in roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
How many words is The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain?
The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain is 33,927 words across 3 chapters, which is an evening or two. Of the 39 classics on ReadClassicly, 21 are longer and 17 are shorter.
Can I read The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain in a day?
Yes. At an average speed it takes about 2 hours 16 minutes, so The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain is comfortably a one-day read: an afternoon, or an evening if you don't stop.
Is The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain hard to read?
At CEFR level B2, The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain is a moderate read, comfortable at upper-intermediate English. You can read it free at ReadClassicly and tap any word you don't know to look it up, which keeps a harder classic from stalling you.
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