How Long to Read Oranges

How Long Does it Take to Read Oranges?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 34 minutes to read Oranges by John McPhee

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

Description

A classic of reportage, Oranges was first conceived as a short magazine article about oranges and orange juice, but the author kept encountering so much irresistible information that he eventually found that he had in fact written a book. It contains sketches of orange growers, orange botanists, orange pickers, orange packers, early settlers on Florida's Indian River, the first orange barons, modern concentrate makers, and a fascinating profile of Ben Hill Griffin of Frostproof, Florida who may be the last of the individual orange barons. McPhee's astonishing book has an almost narrative...

How long is Oranges?

Oranges by John McPhee is 149 pages long, and a total of 38,591 words.

This makes it 50% the length of the average book. It also has 47% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Oranges Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 30 minutes to read Oranges aloud.

What Reading Level is Oranges?

Oranges is suitable for students ages 10 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 Oranges?

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