How Long to Read Born on the Bayou

How Long Does it Take to Read Born on the Bayou?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read Born on the Bayou by Blaine Lourd

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

Description

In the tradition of the modern classics The Tender Bar by J.R. Moehringer andThe Liars' Club by Mary Karr, Blaine Lourd's Born on the Bayou is a powerful gothic memoir set in the bayous and oil towns of 1970s Louisiana. Coonass: [koon-as] (noun, slang, from the French conasse) A term of endearment and an expression of cultural and ethnic pride. So echoes this all-important definition throughout this good-humored memoir of growing up in the South. A rollercoaster rags-to-riches story, Blaine Lourd's meaningful debut is both a nostalgic send-up of '60s and '70s Louisiana, and a heartfelt...

How long is Born on the Bayou?

Born on the Bayou by Blaine Lourd is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Born on the Bayou Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read Born on the Bayou aloud.

What Reading Level is Born on the Bayou?

Born on the Bayou 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 Born on the Bayou?

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