A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr.

Published 1960 · 120,192 words · about 8 hours at an average pace · Science Fiction

How hard is A Canticle for Leibowitz to read?

A Canticle for Leibowitz scores 7.0 out of 10 for difficulty, making it very challenging.

  • Vocabulary complexity: 6.8 out of 10
  • Sentence structure: 5.2 out of 10
  • Abstract concepts: 7.8 out of 10
  • Information density: 6.8 out of 10

Literary standing

A Canticle for Leibowitz holds a literary regard score of 6.9 out of 10 on ReadingRate, reflecting its canonical status, critical acclaim, and influence.

About the author

Walter M. Miller Jr.