How long does it take to read The Fisherman and His Wife?
The Brothers Grimm, Elizabeth Shub
The Fisherman and His Wife by The Brothers Grimm, Elizabeth Shub takes about 31 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 31 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1978. 28 pages, about 7,700 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 | 51 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 31 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 19 minutes |
The page count is the median across 2 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Relates the fate of the fisherman's greedy wife who was never satisfied with the wishes granted her by an enchanted fish.
Subjects: Fairy tales, Folklore, Children's fiction, Fishes, fiction, German Tales
