How long does it take to read Rewind?
Rewind by William Sleator takes about 2 hours 12 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 2 hours 12 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1999. 120 pages, about 33,000 words. Written for children.
5 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 3 hours 40 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 2 hours 12 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 1 hour 23 minutes |
The page count is the median across 6 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Rewind is a science fiction novel written in 1999 by William Sleator. It explores maturity and self-confidence. The main character is Peter, an 11-year-old boy. The stage is first set at his funeral, where he recalls that he was killed by his neighbor's car. Then he hears a mysterious voice. It tells Peter that he has a chance to go back to any moment before his death and alter the events, therefore preventing the catastrophe.
Subjects: Near-death experiences, Fiction, Adoption, Parent and child, Self-perception, Juvenile fiction
