How Long to Read Gadsby

By Matt Lake

How Long Does it Take to Read Gadsby?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 34 minutes to read Gadsby by Matt Lake

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

Description

Best known because of its author's insistence that he could write a novel without using the letter "e", Gadsby is the tale of fifty-year-old John Gadsby. Without using the letter 'e", author Ernest Vincent Wright describes Gadsby's efforts to mobilize the young people of his hometown, Branton Hills and revitalize the moribund town. Their "Organization of Youth" builds civic spirit and turns Branton Hills into a bustling, thriving city. As the story progresses from 1906 through World War I, Prohibition, and President Warren G. Harding's administration, Gadsby becomes mayor, and his crew grow into good all-American pillars of society, as their town's population grows from 2,000 to 60,000. The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the city of Branton Hills and John Gadsby's place in it. The second part devotes more time to fleshing out the rest of the town's characters.

How long is Gadsby?

Gadsby by Matt Lake is 208 pages long, and a total of 53,664 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Gadsby Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 53 minutes to read Gadsby aloud.

What Reading Level is Gadsby?

Gadsby 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.