How Long to Read Scenes from a Receding Past

How Long Does it Take to Read Scenes from a Receding Past?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 27 minutes to read Scenes from a Receding Past by Aidan Higgins

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

Description

Opening with a quote from Richard Brautigan -- "I've been examining half-scraps of my childhood. They are pieces of distant life that have no form or meaning" -- Scenes from a Receding Past constructs the adolescence and early adulthood of Dan Ruttle out of a variety of scenes and reminiscences about his life in Ireland, his time in a Catholic school, his first sexual experiences, and his brother's mental breakdown. The second half of the book centers around his relationship with his future wife Olivia, her past, and her former lovers. Calling to mind Joyce's Portrait of an Artist as a Young...

How long is Scenes from a Receding Past?

Scenes from a Receding Past by Aidan Higgins is 204 pages long, and a total of 51,816 words.

This makes it 69% the length of the average book. It also has 63% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Scenes from a Receding Past Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 43 minutes to read Scenes from a Receding Past aloud.

What Reading Level is Scenes from a Receding Past?

Scenes from a Receding Past 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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