How Long to Read Autobiography of a Lesser God

How Long Does it Take to Read Autobiography of a Lesser God?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 30 minutes to read Autobiography of a Lesser God by Leo Cohen

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

Description

Selwyn Berner is the lesser god of this novel. Rooted in America, Europe and WWII it begins with three short stories about critical people in Selwyn Bergner's life. Selwyn's autobiography then weaves these stories into his own. It involves shadowy people, questionable alignments, skimming cash and at least one murder, probably more. Selwyn Bergner and his cousins, Naomi and Norman Figler, live next to each other in a row house in Philadelphia as WWII initiates the end of the Depression. Norman, aka Chickie, is drafted on his high school graduation and D-Day takes him to Europe and through Southern Germany to the surviving remnants of a concentration camp outside of Flossenbuerg, Austria. It is there that Chickie is introduced to the Irgun, a shadowy Israeli organization smuggling displaced Jews out of Europe and into Israel. This involves him with a dark figure who has created a 'Robin Hood' action to convince mid-level Nazis to 'contribute' stolen jewelry and art work to the Israeli emigration cause. An American, Nathan Stern-Guilbert, devises a plan to smuggle these valuables to America where they are converted to cash through the business of Sid Bergner, Selwyn's father, and then sent back to Irgun in Europe. But someone has been skimming, and when his father disappears it looks as if he is the thief. But Selwyn refuses to believe it, and with the help of cousin Naomi and Selwyn's friend, David Bierman, he chases down clues to his father's disappearance. But while Selwyn's discoveries find the truth, that truth, as Selwyn himself says in his autobiography, leaves him angry and quite literally up in the air above a yard full of subway cars.

How long is Autobiography of a Lesser God?

Autobiography of a Lesser God by Leo Cohen is 270 pages long, and a total of 67,500 words.

This makes it 91% the length of the average book. It also has 82% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Autobiography of a Lesser God Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 8 minutes to read Autobiography of a Lesser God aloud.

What Reading Level is Autobiography of a Lesser God?

Autobiography of a Lesser God 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 Autobiography of a Lesser God?

Autobiography of a Lesser God by Leo Cohen is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Autobiography of a Lesser God by Leo Cohen on Amazon click the button below.