How Long to Read Playing the Numbers

How Long Does it Take to Read Playing the Numbers?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 9 minutes to read Playing the Numbers by Shane White

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

Description

The most ubiquitous feature of Harlem life between the world wars was the game of "numbers." Thousands of wagers, usually of a dime or less, would be placed on a daily number derived from U.S. bank statistics. The rewards of "hitting the number," a 600-to-1 payoff, tempted the ordinary men and women of the Black Metropolis with the chimera of the good life. This book tells the story of this illegal form of gambling and the central role it played in the lives of African Americans who flooded into Harlem in the wake of World War I. For a dozen years the "numbers game" was one of America's rare...

How long is Playing the Numbers?

Playing the Numbers by Shane White is 299 pages long, and a total of 77,441 words.

This makes it 101% the length of the average book. It also has 95% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Playing the Numbers Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 3 minutes to read Playing the Numbers aloud.

What Reading Level is Playing the Numbers?

Playing the Numbers 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 Playing the Numbers?

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