How Long to Read A Descant for Gossips

How Long Does it Take to Read A Descant for Gossips?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 28 minutes to read A Descant for Gossips by Thea Astley

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This stylish reissue of one of Thea Astley's finest early novels is a classic story of small-town life. Two schoolteachers are drawn to each other by their concern for a lonely young girl. As long as Vinny Lalor could remember she had been on the fringe of things—in her family and at school. But as the final term of the year progresses, rumor and malice mount against Vinny and her two teachers, sweeping them toward scandal and, for one of them, disaster. A Descant for Gossips was Thea Astley's second novel, released in 1960 in England and Australia. In 1983 it was adapted for television by...

How long is A Descant for Gossips?

A Descant for Gossips by Thea Astley is 264 pages long, and a total of 67,056 words.

This makes it 89% the length of the average book. It also has 82% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Descant for Gossips Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 6 minutes to read A Descant for Gossips aloud.

What Reading Level is A Descant for Gossips?

A Descant for Gossips is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy A Descant for Gossips?

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