How Long to Read Blacker Than a Thousand Midnights

How Long Does it Take to Read Blacker Than a Thousand Midnights?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 39 minutes to read Blacker Than a Thousand Midnights by Susan Straight

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

Description

“A writer of exceptional gifts and grace.” —Joyce Carol Oates A young fireman battles to provide for his family—and struggles to avoid the traps of crime and poverty that surround him. A resident of impoverished Rio Seco, California, Darnell Tucker works part–time as the lone black member of the fire department. Cutbacks to the state budget force him to search for new work, and the low–paying positions he finds rival firefighting in their peril. His path blocked by economics, institutionalized racism, and the dangers of the place he lives, Darnell must find a way to persevere. Blacker Than a...

How long is Blacker Than a Thousand Midnights?

Blacker Than a Thousand Midnights by Susan Straight is 566 pages long, and a total of 144,896 words.

This makes it 191% the length of the average book. It also has 177% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Blacker Than a Thousand Midnights Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 11 minutes to read Blacker Than a Thousand Midnights aloud.

What Reading Level is Blacker Than a Thousand Midnights?

Blacker Than a Thousand Midnights 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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