How Long to Read Death of an Overseer

How Long Does it Take to Read Death of an Overseer?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read Death of an Overseer by Michael Wayne

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

Description

In May of 1857, the body of Duncan Skinner was found in a strip of woods along the edge of the plantation near Natchez, Mississippi, where he worked as an overseer. Although a coroner's jury initially ruled his death to be accidental, an investigation organized by planters from the community concluded that he had been murdered by three slaves acting under instructions from John McCallin, an Irish carpenter. Now, almost a century and a half later, Michael Wayne has reopened the case to ask whether the men involved in the investigation arrived at the right verdict. Part essay on the art of...

How long is Death of an Overseer?

Death of an Overseer by Michael Wayne is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Death of an Overseer Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read Death of an Overseer aloud.

What Reading Level is Death of an Overseer?

Death of an Overseer 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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