How Long to Read Blackmail Behind the Barracks

How Long Does it Take to Read Blackmail Behind the Barracks?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 44 minutes to read Blackmail Behind the Barracks by Margaret Drake

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

Description

It is 1940 in Selma, Alabama, as Tallulah Beulah Norris works as a maid for a white woman. Although she has hazel eyes, light skin, and reddish-brown hair, Tallulah has already realized she will never pass for anything other than a Negro in her town. Sired by a white banker who wants nothing to do with her and ostracized by those around her, Tallulah begins plotting her escape from the colored world. As she develops a plan to become white, Tallulah changes her name to Clara Brett, prepares for tenth grade graduation, and dreams of becoming an occupational therapist. When her mother suddenly dies, Clara finally puts her plan into action. While she begins a new life as a white woman in a place where no one knows her, her journey eventually leads her to enlist in the Army during World War II. After she is sent to Hawaii to work as an occupational therapist and nurse, Clara must overcome many obstacles to advance in rank, care for injured soldiers, and harbor her secret. But when her truth is ultimately exposed, Clara becomes immersed in a fierce battle between her conscience and her need to keep her true identity hidden. Blackmail behind the Barracks shares the historical tale of a Negro womans courageous quest to fulfill her dreams during World War II by convincing the world she is white.

How long is Blackmail Behind the Barracks?

Blackmail Behind the Barracks by Margaret Drake is 218 pages long, and a total of 56,244 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 69% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Blackmail Behind the Barracks Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 7 minutes to read Blackmail Behind the Barracks aloud.

What Reading Level is Blackmail Behind the Barracks?

Blackmail Behind the Barracks 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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