How Long to Read Farewell to the Twentieth Century

How Long Does it Take to Read Farewell to the Twentieth Century?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 7 minutes to read Farewell to the Twentieth Century by Kim Fernandes

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

Description

In this compendium of the absurd, Pierre Berton looks back on some of the fads, follies, and fancies of his century--a period his grandchildren are already calling the Olden Days. In close to fifty essays, fables, and pseudo-documents, Berton covers a variety of twentieth-century customs, from modern funeral practices to Hollywood's immutable rules for movie car chases. He covers everything from TV talk shows that feature nutty female clairvoyants to James Bond's appalling lack of political correctness. He looks into the future and faces up to the problem supersonic airliners will soon have trying to show full-length movies on shorter flights. (His solution: show the opeinging scenes in the airport limousine.) And he has not neglected what he considers the most absurd phenomenon of the twentieth century--the Cold War. This is not a tome to be pored over in the study. It belongs on the bedside table or perhaps in the bathroom. It is ideal fodder for the beach or poolside and an essential alternative for those who find their view of the movie blocked by the flight attendants trying to serve them fish or chicken.

How long is Farewell to the Twentieth Century?

Farewell to the Twentieth Century by Kim Fernandes is 244 pages long, and a total of 61,976 words.

This makes it 82% the length of the average book. It also has 76% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Farewell to the Twentieth Century Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 38 minutes to read Farewell to the Twentieth Century aloud.

What Reading Level is Farewell to the Twentieth Century?

Farewell to the Twentieth Century 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.

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