How Long to Read Albany Park

How Long Does it Take to Read Albany Park?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 32 minutes to read Albany Park by Patrice Chaplin

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

Description

Sensual, vivid and sometimes shocking, Albany Park is the story of Patrice Chaplin’s youthful years: from a grey wartime childhood to exhilarating and dangerous adventures in Europe and a romantic infatuation that came about in a sun-drenched Catalonian city. Patrice and Beryl, teenagers in the 1950s, live in Albany Park, a London suburb. Life is full of make-up, boys, trad jazz and Soho nightclubs; dreams are of Hollywood. Leaving behind dead-end jobs, they hitchhike across Spain, dressed in the alternative street fashions of the day: white lipstick, dangle earrings, drainpipe trousers. Their path leads to the ancient city of Girona and the charismatic poet, José Tarres. For Patrice it is a homecoming – a rebirth that will mark the end of a friendship and the beginning of a lifetime’s obsession. Patrice is enchanted by José, but there are shadows on the sunlit days – a possessive mother, mysterious absences, rumours of women and whispers of espionage. With plans to elope seemingly aborted, she finds herself alone in Paris, taking work as a showgirl, arrested as a vagrant and escaping unwanted sexual advances. Only years later, returning to Girona as a writer, does she finally learn the truth about the enigmatic José, the first and true passion of her life. ‘Surging intensity that keeps the reader glued to the page – On the Road, European style.’ – New York Times ‘Perfectly pitched and painfully funny… Chaplin is a true original.’ – New Society ‘The best evocation of a country since Laurie Lee’s.’ – Daily Mail

How long is Albany Park?

Albany Park by Patrice Chaplin is 207 pages long, and a total of 53,199 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 65% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Albany Park Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 50 minutes to read Albany Park aloud.

What Reading Level is Albany Park?

Albany Park 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.

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Where Can I Buy Albany Park?

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