How Long to Read CROSS DOG BLUES

How Long Does it Take to Read CROSS DOG BLUES?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 26 minutes to read CROSS DOG BLUES by Richard M. Brock

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

Description

"Cross dog blues brings the wild pioneers of the Delta blues exploding to life in this adventurous and evocative debut novel about the mysterious mission at the center of the invention of blues music. THEN: In 1915, Charlie Patton -- the enigmatic inventor of blues music -- founds a shadowy alliance with Huddie 'Lead Belly' Ledbetter and Blind Lemon Jefferson. A pact is made, and the seeds of revolution are sown. But, these three bluesman have no way of knowing the tragic series of events they are setting into motion, or the vast and lasting effect this pact will have on the world. Nor do they know the Ku Klux Klan is watching. NOW: In 2002, Franklyn O'Connor -- a rebellious, nineteen-year-old white kid -- flees his Upstate New York hometown on a train destined for the Crossroads in the Mississippi Delta. He has his mind set on one thing: tracking down his deadbeat father, who walked out on his family when Frank was five. With nothing but a backpack and the unsolicited assistance of the little old man called Furry Jenkins, Frank soon drifts into the middle of a combustible racial feud at the intersection of a still divided society. A shocking truth awaiting him down the line"--Back cover.

How long is CROSS DOG BLUES?

CROSS DOG BLUES by Richard M. Brock is 258 pages long, and a total of 66,564 words.

This makes it 87% the length of the average book. It also has 81% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read CROSS DOG BLUES Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 3 minutes to read CROSS DOG BLUES aloud.

What Reading Level is CROSS DOG BLUES?

CROSS DOG BLUES 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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