The Outsiders contains approximately 48,523 words across 192 pages. At an average reading speed of 238 words per minute, it would take about 3 hr 24 min to read from cover to cover.
The book is divided into 12 chapters, with an average of approximately 4,044 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 Outsiders | 48,523 | 192 |
The Outsiders is a relatively short book by modern standards. At 48,523 words, it falls well below the average novel length of 70,000-100,000 words, making it a quick read that can be finished in a single sitting.
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