How Long to Read Common People

How Long Does it Take to Read Common People?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 53 minutes to read Common People by Philip Callow

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

Description

When Philip Callow's Common People was first published in 1958, reviewer John Betjeman described it as "a genuine cry from a class usually silent in the literary world" and hailed it as one of the best books of the year. The story of a young working-class man from the Midlands who dreams of escaping to an exciting life in London but is torn between his desire for an artistic career and his need to be married and "know common joys," Callow's novel was widely praised for its originality and authenticity. This first-ever reissue, featuring an introduction by Ben Clarke, will allow a new generation of readers to discover a work that deserves a place alongside its more famous contemporaries like John Braine's Room at the Top and Alan Sillitoe's Saturday Night and Sunday Morning. "The most brilliantly successful account of English working-class life I have ever encountered in any medium." - Penelope Mortimer, Sunday Times "It is alive, the direct stuff of life, so direct it scarcely has the form of fiction, so present it is painful, so truthful it is cleansing, salutary and exhilarating." - Isabel Quigly, Encounter "Done beautifully, with fine economy." - J. B. Priestley

How long is Common People?

Common People by Philip Callow is 172 pages long, and a total of 43,344 words.

This makes it 58% the length of the average book. It also has 53% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Common People Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 56 minutes to read Common People aloud.

What Reading Level is Common People?

Common People 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.

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