How Long to Read George and Rue

How Long Does it Take to Read George and Rue?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 45 minutes to read George and Rue by George Elliott Clarke

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

Description

By all accounts, the bludgeoning murder in 1949 of a taxi driverby brothers George and Rufus Hamilton was a "slug-ugly" crime. Georgeand Rue were hanged for it. Repelled and intrigued by his ancestral cousins'deeds, George Elliott Clarke uncovered a story of violence, poverty and shame--astory that led first to the Governor General's Award-winning ExecutionPoems and culminated in Clarke's brilliant and darkly comic debut novel. Named an editor's choice by The Bookseller inthe UK, George & Rue is a book about death that brims with fiercevitality and the sensual, rhythmic beauty that so often...

How long is George and Rue?

George and Rue by George Elliott Clarke is 223 pages long, and a total of 56,419 words.

This makes it 75% the length of the average book. It also has 69% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read George and Rue Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 8 minutes to read George and Rue aloud.

What Reading Level is George and Rue?

George and Rue 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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