How Long to Read Bessie Smith

How Long Does it Take to Read Bessie Smith?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read Bessie Smith by Jackie Kay

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

Description

A beautiful genre-bending tribute to the larger-than-life blues singer Bessie Smith. Scotland’s National Poet blends poetry, prose, fiction, and nonfiction to create an entirely unique biography of the Empress of the Blues. There has never been anyone else like Bessie Smith. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 1894 and orphaned by the age of nine, Bessie Smith sang on street corners before becoming a big name in traveling shows. In 1923, she made her first recording for the newly founded Columbia Records. It sold 780,000 copies and catapulted her to fame. Known for her unmatched vocal talent,...

How long is Bessie Smith?

Bessie Smith by Jackie Kay is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Bessie Smith Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read Bessie Smith aloud.

What Reading Level is Bessie Smith?

Bessie Smith 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.

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