How Long to Read Crossing the Line

How Long Does it Take to Read Crossing the Line?

It takes the average reader 3 hours to read Crossing the Line by Alvin B. Kernan

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

Description

In this memoir of life aboard aircraft carriers during World War II, Alvin Kernan combines vivid recollections of his experience as a young enlisted sailor with a rich historical account of the Pacific war. Kernan served in many battles and was aboard the Hornet when it was sunk by torpedoes in the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands. “One of the most arresting naval autobiographies yet published.”—Sir John Keegan “An honest story of collective courage, evocative, well-written, and fixed before the colors fade.”—Kirkus Reviews “[Kernan] recounts a wonderful and exciting American story about a poor farm boy from Wyoming who enlisted in the Navy. . . .[He] has written eight other books. I will go back and read them all.”—John Lehman, Air & Space “Details . . . make the moment vivid; that is what it was like, on the Hornet in its last hours.”—Samuel Hynes, New York Times Book Review

How long is Crossing the Line?

Crossing the Line by Alvin B. Kernan is 180 pages long, and a total of 45,000 words.

This makes it 61% the length of the average book. It also has 55% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Crossing the Line Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 5 minutes to read Crossing the Line aloud.

What Reading Level is Crossing the Line?

Crossing the Line 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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