How Long to Read A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago

How Long Does it Take to Read A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 53 minutes to read A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago by Ben Hecht

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

Description

A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago is a compilation of more than 60 columns written for the Chicago Daily News that Ben Hecht's editor called "journalism extraordinary; journalism that invaded the realm of literature." The hardboiled audacity and wit that became Ben Hecht's signature as Hollywood's most celebrated screen-writer are conspicuous in these vignettes. Most of them are comic and sardonic, some strike muted tragic or somber atmospheric notes. . . . The best are timeless character sketches that have taken on an added interest as shards of social history. Ben Hecht's collection,...

How long is A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago?

A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago by Ben Hecht is 172 pages long, and a total of 43,344 words.

This makes it 58% the length of the average book. It also has 53% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 56 minutes to read A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago aloud.

What Reading Level is A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago?

A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago is suitable for students ages 10 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.

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