How Long to Read Ballad of a Slopsucker

How Long Does it Take to Read Ballad of a Slopsucker?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 53 minutes to read Ballad of a Slopsucker by Juan Alvarado Valdivia

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

Description

A young widower visits Chichén Itzá to honor his wife; family dynamics unravel at a child's birthday party; the lead singer of a high school metal band faces his dreaded tenth reunion; a serial killer believes he's been blessed by God to murder bicycle thieves--Alvarado Valdivia's debut collection of short stories ranges from dark to light and is written with a storyteller's skill and compassion. Based in Northern California and examining a variety of themes, including love, family, and masculinity, these stories offer an important new perspective on the experiences of Latinos and Latinas in the United States and complicate ideas of nationhood, identity, and the definition of home.

How long is Ballad of a Slopsucker?

Ballad of a Slopsucker by Juan Alvarado Valdivia is 168 pages long, and a total of 43,344 words.

This makes it 57% the length of the average book. It also has 53% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Ballad of a Slopsucker Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 56 minutes to read Ballad of a Slopsucker aloud.

What Reading Level is Ballad of a Slopsucker?

Ballad of a Slopsucker 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.

Where Can I Buy Ballad of a Slopsucker?

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