How Long to Read Bobbie Gentry's Ode to Billie Joe

By Tara Murtha

How Long Does it Take to Read Bobbie Gentry's Ode to Billie Joe?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 40 minutes to read Bobbie Gentry's Ode to Billie Joe by Tara Murtha

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

Description

July, 1967: It seems the entire country stopped to listen to a husky voice steeped in the simmering secrets of the South tell a tragic tale of teenage suicide. So much for the Summer of Love. “Ode to Billie Joe” knocked the Beatles' “All You Need is Love” off the top of the charts, and Bobbie Gentry became an international star. Almost 50 years later, Gentry is as enigmatic and captivating as her signature song. Of course, fans still want to know why Billie Joe McAllister jumped off the Tallahatchie Bridge. They also wonder: Why did Bobbie Gentry, who has not performed or made a public...

How long is Bobbie Gentry's Ode to Billie Joe?

Bobbie Gentry's Ode to Billie Joe by Tara Murtha is 160 pages long, and a total of 40,000 words.

This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Bobbie Gentry's Ode to Billie Joe Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read Bobbie Gentry's Ode to Billie Joe aloud.

What Reading Level is Bobbie Gentry's Ode to Billie Joe?

Bobbie Gentry's Ode to Billie Joe 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.

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