How long does it take to read Twelve Angry Men?
Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose takes about 1 hour 21 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 1 hour 21 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1955. 74 pages, about 20,350 words.
3 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 2 hours 16 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 1 hour 21 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 51 minutes |
The page count is the median across 19 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
A 'guilty' verdict seems a foregone conclusion. But one member of the jury has the will to probe more deeply into the evidence and the courage to confront the ignorance and prejudice of some of his fellow jurors. The conflict which follows is fierce and passionate, cutting straight to the heart of the issues of civil liberties and social justice. This landmark play remains as intriguing and powerful as ever. It is published to coincide with the new production, directed by Harold Pinter, opening at the Comedy Theatre, London, in spring 1996.
Subjects: American Legal drama, Drama, Jury, Legal drama, Murder, Trials (Murder)
