How Long to Read Mr. Ives' Christmas

How Long Does it Take to Read Mr. Ives' Christmas?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read Mr. Ives' Christmas by Oscar Hijuelos

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

Description

Hijuelos' novel tells the story of Mr. Ives, who was adopted from a foundling's home as a child. When we first meet him in the 1950s, Mr. Ives is very much a product of his time. He has a successful career in advertising, a wife and two children, and believes he is on his way to pursuing the typical American dream. But the dream is shattered when his son Robert, who is studying for the priesthood, is killed violently at Christmas. Overwhelmed by grief and threatened by a loss of faith in humankind, Mr. Ives begins to question the very foundations of his life. Part love story--of a man for his...

How long is Mr. Ives' Christmas?

Mr. Ives' Christmas by Oscar Hijuelos is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Mr. Ives' Christmas Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read Mr. Ives' Christmas aloud.

What Reading Level is Mr. Ives' Christmas?

Mr. Ives' Christmas 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 Mr. Ives' Christmas?

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