How Long to Read On the Real Side

How Long Does it Take to Read On the Real Side?

It takes the average reader 11 hours and 17 minutes to read On the Real Side by Mel Watkins

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

Description

This comprehensive history of black humor sets it in the context of American popular culture. Blackface minstrelsy, Stepin Fetchit, and the Amos 'n' Andy show presented a distorted picture of African Americans; this book contrasts this image with the authentic underground humor of African Americans found in folktales, race records, and all-black shows and films. After generations of stereotypes, the underground humor finally emerged before the American public with Richard Pryor in the 1970s. But Pryor was not the first popular comic to present authentically black humor. Watkins offers...

How long is On the Real Side?

On the Real Side by Mel Watkins is 672 pages long, and a total of 169,344 words.

This makes it 227% the length of the average book. It also has 207% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read On the Real Side Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 15 hours and 25 minutes to read On the Real Side aloud.

What Reading Level is On the Real Side?

On the Real Side 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 On the Real Side?

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