How Long to Read About Jack Usher
By F. H. Staton
How Long Does it Take to Read About Jack Usher?
It takes the average reader 2 hours and 49 minutes to read About Jack Usher by F. H. Staton
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Description
The novel opens just before the First World War, with the rise to fortune of Ada, a cunning and opportunistic young woman of irish convict stock on both sides of her family. Moving to Sydney and quickly establishing herself as a businesswoman, Ada marries and gains control over an orphanage. When a new foundling is brought in, Ada shows signs of affection towards the baby, which she quickly suppresses. The baby, given the name, John Usher after the hotel where he was found, is absorbed into the life of the orphanage. From this meagre start Jack usher makes a life for himself as an army sergeant and leads a platoon of raw recruits to Palestine, experiencing the dramas, confusions, dangers and petty absurdities of an army at war, while the tragedies of his past are never far behind him.
How long is About Jack Usher?
About Jack Usher by F. H. Staton is 166 pages long, and a total of 42,496 words.
This makes it 56% the length of the average book. It also has 52% more words than the average book.
How Long Does it Take to Read About Jack Usher Aloud?
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 52 minutes to read About Jack Usher aloud.
What Reading Level is About Jack Usher?
About Jack Usher 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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