How Long to Read Dead Languages

How Long Does it Take to Read Dead Languages?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 11 minutes to read Dead Languages by David Shields

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

Description

In Dead Languages by David Shields, Jeremy Zorn's mother tries unsuccessfully to coax him into saying "Philadelphia," and his life becomes framed by his unwieldy attempts at articulation. Through family rituals with his word-obsessed parents and sister, failed first love, an ill-fated run for class president, as the only Jewish boy on an otherwise all-black basketball team, all of the passages of Jeremy's life are marked in some way by his stutter and his wildly off-the-mark attempts at a cure. It is only when he enters college and learns his strong-willed mother is dying that he realizes all...

How long is Dead Languages?

Dead Languages by David Shields is 246 pages long, and a total of 62,976 words.

This makes it 83% the length of the average book. It also has 77% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Dead Languages Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 44 minutes to read Dead Languages aloud.

What Reading Level is Dead Languages?

Dead Languages 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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