How Long to Read Land of the Permanent Wave

How Long Does it Take to Read Land of the Permanent Wave?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 47 minutes to read Land of the Permanent Wave by Bud Shrake

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

Description

Edwin "Bud" Shrake is one of the most intriguing literary talents to emerge from Texas. He has written vividly in fiction and nonfiction about everything from the early days of the Texas Republic to the making of the atomic bomb. His real gift has been to capture the Texas Zeitgeist. Legendary Harper's Magazine editor Willie Morris called Shrake's essay "Land of the Permanent Wave" one of the two best pieces Morris ever published during his tenure at the magazine. High praise, indeed, when one considers that Norman Mailer and Seymour Hersh were just two of the luminaries featured at Harper's...

How long is Land of the Permanent Wave?

Land of the Permanent Wave by Bud Shrake is 343 pages long, and a total of 86,779 words.

This makes it 116% the length of the average book. It also has 106% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Land of the Permanent Wave Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 54 minutes to read Land of the Permanent Wave aloud.

What Reading Level is Land of the Permanent Wave?

Land of the Permanent Wave 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 Land of the Permanent Wave?

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