How Long to Read Half of Paradise

How Long Does it Take to Read Half of Paradise?

It takes the average reader 8 hours to read Half of Paradise by James Lee Burke

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

Description

In this intense, fascinating story, Burke follows the lives of three young Louisiana men, each of whom finds himself in desperate circumstances. There's Avery Broussard, the last survivor of a family of once prosperous land owners, who has a weakness for alcohol; J.P. Winfield, a poor singer and guitar player who rises to fame as a country music star, only to be destroyed by drug addiction; and Toussaint Boudreaux, a black longshoreman who moonlights as a heavyweight boxer. The destinies of these men are tragically intertwined in this debut novel that showcases Burke's masterful and...

How long is Half of Paradise?

Half of Paradise by James Lee Burke is 480 pages long, and a total of 120,000 words.

This makes it 162% the length of the average book. It also has 147% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Half of Paradise Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 55 minutes to read Half of Paradise aloud.

What Reading Level is Half of Paradise?

Half of Paradise 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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