How Long to Read City of Night

By John Rechy

How Long Does it Take to Read City of Night?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 42 minutes to read City of Night by John Rechy

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

Description

“[Rechy’s] tone rings absolutely true, is absolutely his own. . . . He tells the truth, and tells it with such passion that we are forced to share in the life he conveys. . . . This is a most humbling and liberating achievement.”—James Baldwin When John Rechy’s explosive first novel appeared in 1963, it marked a radical departure in fiction, and gave voice to a subculture that had never before been revealed with such acuity. It earned comparisons to Genet and Kerouac, even as Rechy was personally attacked by scandalized reviewers. Nevertheless, the book became an international bestseller, and...

How long is City of Night?

City of Night by John Rechy is 514 pages long, and a total of 130,556 words.

This makes it 173% the length of the average book. It also has 160% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read City of Night Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 53 minutes to read City of Night aloud.

What Reading Level is City of Night?

City of Night 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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