How Long to Read Hue and Cry

How Long Does it Take to Read Hue and Cry?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 8 minutes to read Hue and Cry by James Alan McPherson

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

Description

The classic debut collection from Pulitzer Prize winner James Alan McPherson Hue and Cry is the remarkably mature and agile debut story collection from James Alan McPherson, one of America’s most venerated and most original writers. McPherson’s characters -- gritty, authentic, and pristinely rendered -- give voice to unheard struggles along the dividing lines of race and poverty in subtle, fluid prose that bears no trace of sentimentality, agenda, or apology. First published in 1968, this collection includes the Atlantic Prize-winning story “Gold Coast” (selected by John Updike for the...

How long is Hue and Cry?

Hue and Cry by James Alan McPherson is 304 pages long, and a total of 77,216 words.

This makes it 103% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Hue and Cry Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 1 minute to read Hue and Cry aloud.

What Reading Level is Hue and Cry?

Hue and Cry 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.

Where Can I Buy Hue and Cry?

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