How long does it take to read The Cat and the Devil?
The Cat and the Devil by James Joyce takes about 35 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 35 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1964. 32 pages, about 8,800 words. Written for children.
2 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 59 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 35 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 22 minutes |
The page count is the median across 21 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
The mayor's pact with the devil results in the overnight construction of a much-needed bridge for the town of Beaugency.
Subjects: Fiction, Bridges, Devil, Fables, Specimens, Printing
