How Long to Read Second Skin

How Long Does it Take to Read Second Skin?

It takes the average reader 4 hours to read Second Skin by John Hawkes

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

Description

"John Hawkes is an extraordinary writer. I have always admired his books. They should be more widely read."—Saul Bellow Skipper, an ex-World War II naval Lieutenant and the narrator of Second Skin, interweaves past and present—what he refers to as his "naked history"—in a series of episodes that tell the story of a volatile life marked by pitiful losses, as well as a more elusive, overwhelming, joy. The past: the suicides of his father, wife and daughter, the murder of his son-in-law, a brutal rape, and subsequent mutiny at sea. The present: caring for his granddaughter on a "northern" island...

How long is Second Skin?

Second Skin by John Hawkes 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 Second Skin Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read Second Skin aloud.

What Reading Level is Second Skin?

Second Skin 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 Second Skin?

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