How Long to Read Joliet Prison Blues: A Century of Stories

How Long Does it Take to Read Joliet Prison Blues: A Century of Stories?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 40 minutes to read Joliet Prison Blues: A Century of Stories by Amy Steidinger

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

Description

Named warden of the Illinois State Penitentiary in 1913, Edmund Allen arrived with a glamorous new wife and ambitious plans of reform that did away with years of striped uniforms and humiliating practices. Two years later, his wife was found murdered in her bed, shocking the country and throwing the prison into chaos. Over the past century, life behind bars at Joliet has often been a national spectacle. Infamous inmates like Leopold and Loeb, John Wayne Gacy, Baby Face Nelson and James Earl Ray drew headlines, and iconic scenes in movies like The Blues Brothers ensured that the prison walls...

How long is Joliet Prison Blues: A Century of Stories?

Joliet Prison Blues: A Century of Stories by Amy Steidinger is 160 pages long, and a total of 40,000 words.

This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Joliet Prison Blues: A Century of Stories Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read Joliet Prison Blues: A Century of Stories aloud.

What Reading Level is Joliet Prison Blues: A Century of Stories?

Joliet Prison Blues: A Century of Stories is suitable for students ages 10 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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