How Long to Read Shade of the Raintree, Centennial Edition

How Long Does it Take to Read Shade of the Raintree, Centennial Edition?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 6 minutes to read Shade of the Raintree, Centennial Edition by Larry Lockridge

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

Description

This true story of literary stardom and sudden tragedy is “a riveting book, shattering and shot through with the powerful poignancy of a life undone” (Detroit News). Raintree County, the first novel by Ross Lockridge, Jr., was the publishing event of 1948. Excerpted in Life magazine, it was a Book-of-the-Month Club Main Selection, won MGM’s Novel Award and a movie deal, and stood at the top of the nation’s bestseller lists. Unfortunately, Lockridge’s first novel was also his last. Two months after its publication the thirty-three-year-old author from Bloomington, Indiana, took his own life....

How long is Shade of the Raintree, Centennial Edition?

Shade of the Raintree, Centennial Edition by Larry Lockridge is 542 pages long, and a total of 136,584 words.

This makes it 183% the length of the average book. It also has 167% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Shade of the Raintree, Centennial Edition Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 26 minutes to read Shade of the Raintree, Centennial Edition aloud.

What Reading Level is Shade of the Raintree, Centennial Edition?

Shade of the Raintree, Centennial Edition 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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