How Long to Read Mercy on Trial

How Long Does it Take to Read Mercy on Trial?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 54 minutes to read Mercy on Trial by Austin Sarat

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

Description

On January 11, 2003, Illinois Governor George Ryan--a Republican on record as saying that "some crimes are so horrendous . . . that society has a right to demand the ultimate penalty"--commuted the capital sentences of all 167 prisoners on his state's death row. Critics demonized Ryan. For opponents of capital punishment, however, Ryan became an instant hero whose decision was seen as a signal moment in the "new abolitionist" politics to end killing by the state. In this compelling and timely work, Austin Sarat provides the first book-length work on executive clemency. He turns our focus from...

How long is Mercy on Trial?

Mercy on Trial by Austin Sarat is 352 pages long, and a total of 88,704 words.

This makes it 119% the length of the average book. It also has 108% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Mercy on Trial Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 4 minutes to read Mercy on Trial aloud.

What Reading Level is Mercy on Trial?

Mercy on Trial 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.

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