How Long to Read James Herriot: The Life of a Country Vet

How Long Does it Take to Read James Herriot: The Life of a Country Vet?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 36 minutes to read James Herriot: The Life of a Country Vet by Graham Lord

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

Description

Alf Wight, a modest Scottish writer, better known as James Herriot, wrote books that became worldwide best sellers, films, audiobooks, and a much-loved television show. In The Life of a Country Vet, Graham Lord has written a detailed and affectionate biography of this remarkable man. Lord carefully documents Wight's life, beginning with his childhood in Glasgow and his years in veterinary college. Following his development as a writer, the source of his pen name, and his struggles to get published. Along the way, we encounter some extraordinary events and hidden tragedies in this seemingly magical life. Millions of fans laughed and cried at Wight's delightful stories of life as a vet. Lord reveals that some of the stories were utterly true, and some were utterly fictional. He illuminates the real relationships between the memorable characters that inhabit the books. This warm yet insightful portrait by Lord - who knew his subject very well - will be enjoyed by Wight's myriad of fans. It also dispels the myths that have grown around the life of one of the most famous and deeply loved vets the world has known.

How long is James Herriot: The Life of a Country Vet?

James Herriot: The Life of a Country Vet by Graham Lord is 273 pages long, and a total of 69,069 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read James Herriot: The Life of a Country Vet Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 17 minutes to read James Herriot: The Life of a Country Vet aloud.

What Reading Level is James Herriot: The Life of a Country Vet?

James Herriot: The Life of a Country Vet 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.

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