How Long to Read And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks

By William S. Burroughs

How Long Does it Take to Read And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks by William S. Burroughs

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

Description

In the summer of 1944, a shocking murder rocked the fledgling Beats. William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac, both still unknown, we inspired by the crime to collaborate on a novel, a hard-boiled tale of bohemian New York during World War II, full of drugs and art, obsession and brutality, with scenes and characters drawn from their own lives. Finally published after more than sixty years, this is a captivating read, and incomparable literary artifact, and a window into the lives and art of two of the twentieth century’s most influential writers.

How long is And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks?

And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks by William S. Burroughs is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks aloud.

What Reading Level is And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks?

And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks 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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