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How long does it take to read Eight Cousins?

Louisa May Alcott

Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott takes about 4 hours 41 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.

About 4 hours 41 minutes

A weekend read

First published 1874. 255 pages, about 70,125 words. Written for children.

10 days at 30 minutes a day

Estimate based on 275 words per page.

At other speeds

Slow, 150 words a minute 7 hours 48 minutes
Average, 250 words a minute 4 hours 41 minutes
Fast, 400 words a minute 2 hours 55 minutes

The page count is the median across 596 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.

About the book

Rose, a shy orphan, blossoms in the company of her spirited relatives when she takes up residence at "The Aunt Hill." This captivating novel by the author of Little Women offers readers of all ages endearing, inspiring stories about growing up, making friends, and facing life with kindness and courage.

Subjects: Fiction, Cousins, Orphans, Juvenile fiction, Family life, Family

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