How Long to Read Private Island

How Long Does it Take to Read Private Island?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read Private Island by James Meek

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

Description

“The essential public good that Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair and now Cameron sell is not power stations, or trains, or hospitals. It’s the public itself. it’s us.” In a little over a generation the bones and sinews of the British economy – rail, energy, water, postal services, municipal housing – have been sold to remote, unaccountable private owners, often from overseas. In a series of brilliant portraits the award-winning novelist and journalist James Meek shows how Britain’s common wealth became private, and the impact it has had on us all: from the growing shortage of housing to...

How long is Private Island?

Private Island by James Meek is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Private Island Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read Private Island aloud.

What Reading Level is Private Island?

Private Island 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 Private Island?

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