How long does it take to read Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris?
Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris by Paul Gallico takes about 2 hours 53 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 2 hours 53 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1958. 157 pages, about 43,175 words.
6 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 4 hours 48 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 2 hours 53 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 1 hour 48 minutes |
The page count is the median across 4 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Mrs. 'Arris is a middle aged widow, a hardworking London charwoman who after seeing a Christian Dior designer dress in the closet of one of her employers, sets her hearts desire on acquiring a Dior dress of her own. After several years of scrimping and saving, she travels to Paris to realize her dream and during her trip, she learns much about other cultures, human nature and about herself. The UK edition of the book is entitled "Flowers For Mrs. Arris."
Subjects: Paris, fashion, London, Fiction, Middle-aged women
