How long does it take to read Going After Cacciato?
Going After Cacciato by Tim O'Brien takes about 6 hours 12 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 6 hours 12 minutes
A weekend read
First published 1975. 338 pages, about 92,950 words.
13 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 10 hours 20 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 6 hours 12 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 3 hours 52 minutes |
The page count is the median across 25 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
In a blend of reality and fantasy, this novel tells the story of a young soldier who one day lays down his rifle and sets off on a quixotic journey from the jungles of Indochina to the streets of Paris. In its memorable evocation of men both fleeing from and meeting the demands of battle, Going After Cacciato stands as much more than just a great war novel. Ultimately it's about the forces of fear and heroism that do battle in the hearts of us all.
Subjects: National Book Award Winner, Fiction
