How Long to Read Her Life as She Knew It

How Long Does it Take to Read Her Life as She Knew It?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 46 minutes to read Her Life as She Knew It by Karen Schwind

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

Description

Karen Schwind brings us Caroline McKee, a girl on the cusp of womanhood who is determined to right the wrongs former friends did to her. She gets her chance when Billy Taylor, a veteran of the Great War, returns to Greensboro and opens a newspaper in the spring of 1919. Together they dig into the lives of townspeople until Caroline discovers a secret that lays bare the sorrow and shame of people she "s known all her life. Publishing a front-page story of betrayal and tragedy, Caroline learns a lesson that only her devout Christian father could teach--about love, loyalty and letting go. Schwind has crafted Sa memorable setting that feels historically authentic and Sportrays Caroline McKee's longing for an idealized childhood . . . in tender, nostalgic language that captures the reader "s imagination until the last unexpected turn of this amazing story."Her Life as She Knew It is a beautiful and heartfelt Southern story about the ways in which the past we hide from ourselves emerges no matter what we do to stop it. Debut novelist Karen Schwind takes us deep into the thoughts and feelings of a young woman in 1919 who deals with betrayal on several fronts. Crafting a memorable setting that feels historically authentic, Schwind portrays Caroline McKee's longing for an idealized childhood, as well as her response to betrayal, in tender, nostalgic ways. Schwind knows this world/this memorable time in America's history, she understands why we need to keep secrets from ourselves, and she shares it all in her lyrical language."-Julie L. Cannon, author of Truelove & Homegrown Tomatoes

How long is Her Life as She Knew It?

Her Life as She Knew It by Karen Schwind is 278 pages long, and a total of 71,724 words.

This makes it 94% the length of the average book. It also has 88% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Her Life as She Knew It Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 31 minutes to read Her Life as She Knew It aloud.

What Reading Level is Her Life as She Knew It?

Her Life as She Knew It 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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