How Long to Read Poor George: A Novel

How Long Does it Take to Read Poor George: A Novel?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 50 minutes to read Poor George: A Novel by Paula Fox

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

Description

"The best first novel I've read in quite a long time…A merciless uncovering of the exurban wastelands of the spirit." —New York Review of Books Poor George gives us George Mecklin, a restless, soft-spoken teacher at a private school in Manhattan. Depressed by his life of vague moral purpose, George discovers a local adolescent named Ernest breaking into his house. Rather than hand the boy over to the police, as his nagging wife insists, George instead decides to tutor him. His life consequently implodes. Filled with vividly acid portrayals of American life in the 1960s, prescient explorations...

How long is Poor George: A Novel?

Poor George: A Novel by Paula Fox is 230 pages long, and a total of 57,500 words.

This makes it 78% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Poor George: A Novel Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 14 minutes to read Poor George: A Novel aloud.

What Reading Level is Poor George: A Novel?

Poor George: A Novel 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.

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