It takes the average reader 1 hour and 21 minutes to read Chicago by A. J. Liebling
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Many Chicagoans rose in protest over A. J. Liebling’s tongue-in-cheek tour of their fair city in 1952. Liebling found much to admire in the Windy City’s people and culture—its colorful language, its political sophistication, its sense of its own history and specialness. But Liebling offended that city’s image of itself when he discussed its entertainments, its built landscapes, and its mental isolation from the world’s affairs. Liebling, a writer and editor for the New Yorker, lived in Chicago for nearly a year. While he found a home among its colorful inhabitants, he couldn’t help comparing...
Chicago by A. J. Liebling is 79 pages long, and a total of 20,461 words.
This makes it 27% the length of the average book. It also has 25% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 51 minutes to read Chicago aloud.
Chicago 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.
When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.
Chicago by A. J. Liebling is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.
To buy Chicago by A. J. Liebling on Amazon click the button below.
Buy Chicago on Amazon