How Long to Read Like a House on Fire

How Long Does it Take to Read Like a House on Fire?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read Like a House on Fire by Cate Kennedy

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

Description

Taking ordinary lives and dissecting their ironies, injustices, and pleasures, this collection possesses a humane eye and wry sense of humor. A young woman working as a maid in a hospital helps an elderly patient defy doctor's orders; a jilted lover manages to misinterpret her ex's new life; and a son accompanies his mother on a journey to scatter his father's remains, while lifelong resentments simmer in the background. This poignant compilation of short stories finds the beauty and tragedy in illness and mortality, life and love.

How long is Like a House on Fire?

Like a House on Fire by Cate Kennedy is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Like a House on Fire Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read Like a House on Fire aloud.

What Reading Level is Like a House on Fire?

Like a House on Fire 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 Like a House on Fire?

Like a House on Fire by Cate Kennedy is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Like a House on Fire by Cate Kennedy on Amazon click the button below.