#48 in Biography & memoir
The Road to Wigan Pier
- 230
- Pages
- about 4 h
- Reading time
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About the book
The Road to Wigan Pier is the fifth book by the English writer George Orwell, first published in 1937. Its first half documents his sociological investigations of the bleak living conditions among the working class in Lancashire and Yorkshire in the industrial areas of Northern England before World War II. Its second half is a long essay on his middle-class upbringing, and the development of his political conscience, questioning British attitudes towards socialism. Orwell states plainly that he himself is in favour of socialism, but feels it necessary to point out reasons why many people who would benefit from socialism, and should logically support it, are in practice likely to be strong opponents.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.7 across 80 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 30% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Biography & memoir average of 8.2. That is how 8.0 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.6 | 5 | 6% |
| Hardcover | 7.7 | 75 | 94% |
Frequently asked
What is The Road to Wigan Pier rated?
8.0 out of 10, from 80 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is The Road to Wigan Pier worth reading?
Readers give it 8.0/10 from 80 ratings, which puts it ahead of 33 % of the Biography & memoir shelf.
How long does it take to read The Road to Wigan Pier?
About 4 hours at an average reading pace — 230 pages.
Where does The Road to Wigan Pier rank?
#48 in Biography & memoir on the current snapshot.
How long is The Road to Wigan Pier?
It has 230 pages — shorter than 81% of the ranked books in Biography & memoir.
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