How Long to Read Boston Adventure

By Jean Stafford

How Long Does it Take to Read Boston Adventure?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 36 minutes to read Boston Adventure by Jean Stafford

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

Description

A provocative story of class struggle, privilege, and poverty that put American author Jean Stafford on the map. Growing up in a fishing village north of Boston between the wars, Sonie, the child of immigrants, is so poor that she must “sleep on a pallet made of old coats and comforters.” She can only dream of the feather beds and perfumed soap to be found in the great city across the bay. In the summers, while helping her mother clean rooms in a shoreside hotel, she keeps company with the austere and fascinating Miss Pride. Years pass, and Sonie—now the caretaker of her fragile...

How long is Boston Adventure?

Boston Adventure by Jean Stafford is 512 pages long, and a total of 129,024 words.

This makes it 173% the length of the average book. It also has 158% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Boston Adventure Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 45 minutes to read Boston Adventure aloud.

What Reading Level is Boston Adventure?

Boston Adventure 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 Boston Adventure?

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