How Long to Read Boy

How Long Does it Take to Read Boy?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 27 minutes to read Boy by James Hanley

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

Description

Acclaimed by luminaries such as William Faulkner and suppressed for more than 50 years by a prosecution for obscenity, James Hanley's 1930s classic charts the short and brutish life of a boy forced out of school and into the unforgiving world of work. Escape—in the form of stowing away on a ship—only deepens his exposure to the squalor and brutality that men are capable of, and when he arrives in Alexandria he learns there are some things that one can't run away from. Narrated in unflinching language that is both visceral and acute in its observational power, Boy is a shocking book that stays...

How long is Boy?

Boy by James Hanley is 204 pages long, and a total of 51,816 words.

This makes it 69% the length of the average book. It also has 63% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Boy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 43 minutes to read Boy aloud.

What Reading Level is Boy?

Boy 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 Boy?

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