#77 in Historical fiction
The Bridge of San Luis Rey
- 144
- Pages
- about 2.5 h
- Reading time
- Pulitzer Prize for the Novel
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About the book
The Bridge of San Luis Rey is American author Thornton Wilder's second novel. It was first published in 1927 to worldwide acclaim. The novel won the Pulitzer Prize in 1928, and was the best-selling work of fiction that year.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.4 across 90 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 33% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Historical fiction average of 7.9. That is how 7.8 comes out. A further +0.10 comes from the small bonus for major awards.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.7 | 12 | 13% |
| Hardcover | 7.3 | 78 | 87% |
Frequently asked
What is The Bridge of San Luis Rey rated?
7.8 out of 10, from 90 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is The Bridge of San Luis Rey worth reading?
Readers give it 7.8/10 from 90 ratings, which puts it ahead of 35 % of the Historical fiction shelf.
How long does it take to read The Bridge of San Luis Rey?
About 2.5 hours at an average reading pace — 144 pages.
Where does The Bridge of San Luis Rey rank?
#77 in Historical fiction on the current snapshot.
How long is The Bridge of San Luis Rey?
It has 144 pages — shorter than 96% of the ranked books in Historical fiction.
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