How Long to Read Searching for Bobby Fischer

How Long Does it Take to Read Searching for Bobby Fischer?

It takes the average reader 4 hours to read Searching for Bobby Fischer by Fred Waitzkin

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

Description

The father of a real american chess prodigy reflects on chess, competition, childhood, and his son's meteoric rise to the highest levels of global competition. “[A] little gem of a book.” —The New York Times Fred Waitzkin was smitten with chess during the historic Fischer-Spassky championship in 1972. When Fisher disappeared from public view, Waitzkin's interest waned—until his own son Josh emerged as a chess prodigy. Searching for Bobby Fischer is the story of Fred Waitzkin and his son, from the moment six-year-old Josh first sits down at a chessboard until he competes for the national...

How long is Searching for Bobby Fischer?

Searching for Bobby Fischer by Fred Waitzkin is 240 pages long, and a total of 60,000 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Searching for Bobby Fischer Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read Searching for Bobby Fischer aloud.

What Reading Level is Searching for Bobby Fischer?

Searching for Bobby Fischer 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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