How Long to Read Joe Gould's Secret

How Long Does it Take to Read Joe Gould's Secret?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 34 minutes to read Joe Gould's Secret by Joseph Mitchell

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

Description

The story of a notorious New York eccentric and the journalist who chronicled his life: “A little masterpiece of observation and storytelling” (Ian McEwan). Joseph Mitchell was a cornerstone of the New Yorker staff for decades, but his prolific career was shattered by an extraordinary case of writer’s block. For the final thirty-two years of his life, Mitchell published nothing. And the key to his silence may lie in his last major work: the biography of a supposed Harvard grad turned Greenwich Village tramp named Joe Gould. Gould was, in Mitchell’s words, “an odd and penniless and...

How long is Joe Gould's Secret?

Joe Gould's Secret by Joseph Mitchell is 208 pages long, and a total of 53,664 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Joe Gould's Secret Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 53 minutes to read Joe Gould's Secret aloud.

What Reading Level is Joe Gould's Secret?

Joe Gould's Secret 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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