Pincher Martin by William Golding

Published 1956 · 52,040 words · about 5 hours at an average pace · Literary Fiction

How hard is Pincher Martin to read?

Pincher Martin scores 7.7 out of 10 for difficulty, making it very challenging.

  • Vocabulary complexity: 6.8 out of 10
  • Sentence structure: 6.2 out of 10
  • Abstract concepts: 7.2 out of 10
  • Information density: 6.5 out of 10

Literary standing

Pincher Martin holds a literary regard score of 6.4 out of 10 on ReadingRate, reflecting its canonical status, critical acclaim, and influence.

About the author

William Golding