How Long to Read John Brown's Body

How Long Does it Take to Read John Brown's Body?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 43 minutes to read John Brown's Body by A. L. Barker

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

Description

'An extraordinary achievement.' A. S. Byatt John Brown's Body, first published in 1969, was A.L. Barker's fourth novel and was shortlisted for the second annual Booker Prize in 1970. Marise Tomelty is the young wife of a travelling salesman, who dislikes sex and is terrified of open spaces. Ralph Shilling, a dealer in pesticides, lives in the flat above the Tomeltys'. One day Marise's husband casually mentions that he recognises Ralph as John Brown: a man acquitted, for lack of evidence, of the gruesome double murder of two sisters. Nevertheless, Marise encourages Ralph's attentions, intoxicated by a heady mix of passion and fear. 'She is formidable, and from a bare corner of human relations gathers a rich harvest.' Adam Mars-Jones 'It would be hard to find anyone who chooses words more exactly or constructs with more precision.' Penelope Fitzgerald

How long is John Brown's Body?

John Brown's Body by A. L. Barker is 217 pages long, and a total of 55,769 words.

This makes it 73% the length of the average book. It also has 68% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read John Brown's Body Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 4 minutes to read John Brown's Body aloud.

What Reading Level is John Brown's Body?

John Brown's Body 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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