How Long to Read Black Boy

How Long Does it Take to Read Black Boy?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 42 minutes to read Black Boy by Richard Wright

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

Description

Richard Wright grew up in the woods of Mississippi, with poverty, hunger, fear, and hatred. He lied, stole, and raged at those around him; at six he was a "drunkard," hanging about taverns. Surly, brutal, cold, suspicious, and self-pitying, he was surrounded on one side by whites who were either indifferent to him, pitying, or cruel, and on the other by blacks who resented anyone trying to rise above the common lot. Black Boy is Richard Wright's powerful account of his journey from innocence to experience in the Jim Crow South. It is at once an unashamed confession and a profound indictment—a...

How long is Black Boy?

Black Boy by Richard Wright is 448 pages long, and a total of 115,584 words.

This makes it 151% the length of the average book. It also has 141% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Black Boy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 31 minutes to read Black Boy aloud.

What Reading Level is Black Boy?

Black Boy 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 Black Boy?

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