How Long to Read Mama's Boy

How Long Does it Take to Read Mama's Boy?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 36 minutes to read Mama's Boy by Roel van den Oever

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

Description

In postwar America, the discourse of Momism advanced the idea that an over-affectionate or too-distant mother hampers the social and psychosexual development of her children, in particular her sons. Deemed worst of all was the outcome of homosexuality, since the period saw an intense policing of sexual deviance. van den Oever zooms in on four instances of the cultural representation of Momism: The Grotto, by Grace Zaring Stone, Suddenly Last Summer, by Tennessee Williams, Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, and Portnoy's Complaint, by Philip Roth, to offer new commentary on canonical texts, a particular moment in American culture, and future reading strategies.

How long is Mama's Boy?

Mama's Boy by Roel van den Oever is 209 pages long, and a total of 54,131 words.

This makes it 71% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Mama's Boy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 55 minutes to read Mama's Boy aloud.

What Reading Level is Mama's Boy?

Mama's Boy 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 Mama's Boy?

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