South: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition 1914-1917

Published 1999 · 80,000 words · about 5 hours at an average pace · Memoir, Exploration Narrative, Adventure, Narrative Nonfiction

How hard is South: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition 1914-1917 to read?

South: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition 1914-1917 scores 2.6 out of 10 for difficulty, making it relatively accessible.

  • Vocabulary complexity: 5.0 out of 10
  • Sentence structure: 3.8 out of 10
  • Abstract concepts: 3.0 out of 10
  • Information density: 4.2 out of 10

Literary standing

South: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition 1914-1917 holds a literary regard score of 5.3 out of 10 on ReadingRate, reflecting its canonical status, critical acclaim, and influence.