Book 1 of The History of Middle-earth · 1983
The Book of Lost Tales
by J. R. R. Tolkien. 304 pages, about 5.6 hours to read. Rated 4.2 out of 5 by 12 Open Library readers.
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How long to read The Book of Lost Tales
At 250 words a minute, the average adult pace, The Book of Lost Tales takes about 5.6 hours. That assumes 275 words a page over 304 pages.
| Your pace | Time |
|---|---|
| 150 words/min (slow, or reading aloud) | 9.3 hours |
| 200 words/min | 7 hours |
| 250 words/min (average) | 5.6 hours |
| 300 words/min | 4.6 hours |
| 400 words/min (fast) | 3.5 hours |
In the series
- This book1. The Book of Lost Tales
- Next2. The Book of Lost Tales: Part II
All 12 The History of Middle-earth books in order
Tolkien · Middle-Earth · MiddleEarth · Elf · Elvies · Myths