How Long to Read Chasing Charley

How Long Does it Take to Read Chasing Charley?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 48 minutes to read Chasing Charley by Mike Lauterborn

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

Description

In 1960, acclaimed American author John Steinbeck (Grapes of Wrath, Of Mice and Men) embarked on a three-month road trip around the United States with his wife’s gentleman poodle, Charley, in tow. Steinbeck’s aim was to rediscover the country he had last roamed as a young man. Ultimately, the journey would be as much about self-discovery. The resulting book, Travels with Charley, was a bestseller and is now counted among the classic American road novels. In 2003, writer Mike Lauterborn set off by van to follow Steinbeck’s path, to both learn about the author and see how America and Americans had changed in the intervening forty-plus years. Along the way, he hoped to find some of the people and places Steinbeck had encountered while taking in new sights and experiences. Travels with Charley aided Lauterborn during the planning stages of his own trip and prepared him for hardships Steinbeck had also faced, including vehicle troubles, adverse weather, solitude, and health woes. The author’s words would inspire, console, and haunt the young writer. Ultimately, the trail would lead Lauterborn to some of America’s most enduring landmarks, from broad rivers, rugged coastlines, and azure-blue volcanic lakes to barren deserts, quaint small towns, and sprawling cities. He met people from all walks of life and was struck by their common resilience, work ethic, and patriotism. In the end, however, he was most impressed by the formidable scope of the journey the ailing Steinbeck had undertaken. This book is a tribute to the author’s tireless pursuit of the noble quest.

How long is Chasing Charley?

Chasing Charley by Mike Lauterborn is 463 pages long, and a total of 117,139 words.

This makes it 156% the length of the average book. It also has 143% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Chasing Charley Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 40 minutes to read Chasing Charley aloud.

What Reading Level is Chasing Charley?

Chasing Charley 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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