Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
At your speed≈ 2 hrs
Pages106
Audiobook≈ 3 hrs
Every reading time on the site updates to your pace. Page counts are an estimate, so treat the hours as a good guide, not a stopwatch.
The complete text runs to 26,632 words, counted word for word. At an average 250 words a minute that is 2 hrs — a single-sitting read.
Readers on Hardcover rate it 3.89 out of 5, from 1,344 ratings.
Worth-it score 6.8/10 — Worth the time. Readers 6.3 (Hardcover's 3.89★ from 1,344 ratings) + length 0.5 = 6.8. How the score works →
How long does it take to read Alice's Adventures in Wonderland?
The complete text of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland runs to 26,632 words — about 106 pages in the edition we list. How long that takes depends on how fast you read:
| Your pace | Words per minute | Time to finish |
|---|---|---|
| Slow | 175 | 2½ hrs |
| Average | 250 | 2 hrs |
| Fast | 400 | 1 hr |
Counted word for word from the complete public-domain text on Project Gutenberg, so these times don't depend on any one edition's page count. Most adults read between 200 and 300 words a minute — set your own pace and every time on the site adjusts. Prefer to listen? At a typical narration pace of 150 words a minute the audiobook runs about 3 hrs — an estimate from the word count, since narrators vary.
Common questions
- How long does it take to read Alice's Adventures in Wonderland?
- About 2 hrs at an average reading speed of 250 words per minute. The complete text of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland runs to 26,632 words — so at a slower 175 wpm it is nearer 2½ hrs, and at 400 wpm closer to 1 hr.
- How many pages is Alice's Adventures in Wonderland?
- About 106 pages, though editions of a book this old vary a great deal — which is why its reading time comes from the complete text instead: 26,632 words, about 2 hrs of reading at an average pace.
- Is Alice's Adventures in Wonderland worth reading?
- We score it 6.8 out of 10 for the time it takes — worth the time. Readers on Hardcover rate it 3.89 out of 5 from 1,344 ratings, which counts for 6.3; at about 2 hrs at an average pace it earns +0.5 for being short.
- How long is the Alice's Adventures in Wonderland audiobook?
- About 3 hrs, estimated from the 27,000 words at a typical narration pace of 150 words a minute. Real editions vary by narrator, usually by well under an hour.
From the publisher
Discover Lewis Carroll's beloved classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in this beautifully illustrated and carefully proofread edition. Featuring over 40 exquisite, original John Tenniel illustrations from the 1865 first edition, this book brings the whimsical world of Wonderland vividly to life for readers of all ages.…
Perfectly suited for classrooms, libraries, and gift collections, this edition also includes a fun quiz that invites readers to test their knowledge of Alice's unforgettable adventures. With easy-to-read typesetting and a durable, elegantly designed cover, it makes an ideal gift and a treasured addition to any bookshelf. Experience the timeless tale of curiosity, imagination, and playful nonsense that has captivated generations. Whether for young readers or lifelong fans, this edition celebrates the literary magic of Lewis Carroll's Victorian masterpiece in a format that's both educational and visually enchanting.
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