How long does it take to read The Witchcraft of Salem Village?
The Witchcraft of Salem Village by Shirley Jackson takes about 2 hours 38 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 2 hours 38 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1956. 144 pages, about 39,600 words. Written for children.
6 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 4 hours 24 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 2 hours 38 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 1 hour 39 minutes |
The page count is the median across 10 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Describes the social and religious conditions surrounding the Salem witch hunts, the extensive trials and executions, and the aftermath of the hysteria.
Subjects: Witchcraft, History, Trials (Witchcraft), Witchcraft, massachusetts
