How many words is Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind?

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind contains approximately 135,000 words.

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by Yuval Noah Harari

A sweeping history of our species from the Stone Age to the twenty-first century.

Reading Time

9h 27m

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Word Count

135,000

Pages

498

Genre

Non-Fiction

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How long does it take to read Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind?

At an average reading speed of 238 words per minute, Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind takes approximately 9 hours and 27 minutes of total reading time. Reading 30 minutes per day, you'd finish in about 19 days.

How many pages is Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind?

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari is 498 pages.

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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind is a non-fiction novel with 135,000 words. Use the calculator above to see if it fits your schedule and reading goals.