The Catcher in the Rye contains approximately 73,404 words across 277 pages. At an average reading speed of 238 words per minute, it would take about 5 hr 9 min to read from cover to cover.
The book is divided into 26 chapters, with an average of approximately 2,823 words per chapter.
| Book | Word Count | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Farm | 29,966 | 112 |
| Brave New World | 63,766 | 288 |
| Charlotte's Web | 31,938 | 184 |
| Diary of a Wimpy Kid | 19,784 | 217 |
| Dune | 187,240 | 688 |
| Fahrenheit 451 | 46,118 | 158 |
| The Catcher in the Rye | 73,404 | 277 |
The Catcher in the Rye sits comfortably within the typical novel range of 70,000-100,000 words. At 73,404 words, it is a standard-length book that most readers can finish within a few days.
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