How Long to Read Safe as Houses

By Marie-Helene Bertino

How Long Does it Take to Read Safe as Houses?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 9 minutes to read Safe as Houses by Marie-Helene Bertino

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

Description

The titular story revolves around an aging English professor who, mourning the loss of his wife, robs other people's homes of their sentimental knick-knacks. In "Free Ham," a young dropout wins a ham after her house burns down and refuses to accept it. "Has my ham done anything wrong?" she asks when the grocery store manager demands that she claim it. In "Carry Me Home, Sisters of Saint Joseph," a failed commercial writer moves into the basement of a convent and inadvertently discovers the secrets of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. A girl, hoping to talk her brother out of enlisting in the army,...

How long is Safe as Houses?

Safe as Houses by Marie-Helene Bertino is 126 pages long, and a total of 32,256 words.

This makes it 43% the length of the average book. It also has 39% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Safe as Houses Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 56 minutes to read Safe as Houses aloud.

What Reading Level is Safe as Houses?

Safe as Houses 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 Safe as Houses?

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