How Long to Read Left in the Dust

By Karen Piper

How Long Does it Take to Read Left in the Dust?

It takes the average reader 4 hours to read Left in the Dust by Karen Piper

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

Description

An intensely personal story crossed with a political potboiler, Left in the Dust is a unique and passionate account of the city of Los Angeles's creation, cover-up and inadequate attempts to repair a major environmental catastrophe. Owens River, which once fed Owens Lake, was diverted away from the lake to supply the faucets and sprinklers of Los Angeles. The dry lakebed now contains a dust saturated with toxic heavy metals, which are blown from the lake and inhaled by unsuspecting citizens throughout the Midwest, causing major health issues. Karen Piper, one of the victims who grew up...

How long is Left in the Dust?

Left in the Dust by Karen Piper is 240 pages long, and a total of 60,000 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Left in the Dust Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read Left in the Dust aloud.

What Reading Level is Left in the Dust?

Left in the Dust 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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