It takes the average reader 6 hours and 25 minutes to read Scarlet Sister Mary by Julia Peterkin
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Banned in Boston when it was first published in 1928, Scarlet Sister Mary is the story of a sexy, independent, and outspoken woman who lives to please herself. Abandoned by her husband, the heroine takes many lovers, loses her firstborn son, and eventually "finds peace" as a church member, although she refuses to give up her love charm and her gold hoop earrings. Scarlet Sister Mary shocked readers with its sensual portrayal of a black woman's private life, but it was universally lauded for its honesty and courage. The first edition sold more than one million copies worldwide, and was awarded...
Scarlet Sister Mary by Julia Peterkin is 376 pages long, and a total of 96,256 words.
This makes it 127% the length of the average book. It also has 118% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 45 minutes to read Scarlet Sister Mary aloud.
Scarlet Sister Mary is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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