How Long to Read Shadow of a Soldier: Army Tales From an Unpublished Diary & Other Orphan Stories

How Long Does it Take to Read Shadow of a Soldier: Army Tales From an Unpublished Diary & Other Orphan Stories?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 44 minutes to read Shadow of a Soldier: Army Tales From an Unpublished Diary & Other Orphan Stories by William R. Burkett Jr.

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

Description

While serving as a husky young MP in Europe, noted sci-fi author Bill Burkett kept a diary of his misadventures, encounters, romances, and sightseeing. Later, he turned these scribblings into what he calls Brautigans, so named after a writer named Richard Brautigan whose short story style he admired. Many of these stories never made it into collections of Burkett's work, so he refers to them as "orphans," unclaimed writing that have been pulled together under the general theme of soldiering. But in addition to stories of Burkett's military days you will also be treated to adventures in the...

How long is Shadow of a Soldier: Army Tales From an Unpublished Diary & Other Orphan Stories?

Shadow of a Soldier: Army Tales From an Unpublished Diary & Other Orphan Stories by William R. Burkett Jr. is 282 pages long, and a total of 71,064 words.

This makes it 95% the length of the average book. It also has 87% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Shadow of a Soldier: Army Tales From an Unpublished Diary & Other Orphan Stories Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 28 minutes to read Shadow of a Soldier: Army Tales From an Unpublished Diary & Other Orphan Stories aloud.

What Reading Level is Shadow of a Soldier: Army Tales From an Unpublished Diary & Other Orphan Stories?

Shadow of a Soldier: Army Tales From an Unpublished Diary & Other Orphan Stories is suitable for students ages 12 and up.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Where Can I Buy Shadow of a Soldier: Army Tales From an Unpublished Diary & Other Orphan Stories?

Shadow of a Soldier: Army Tales From an Unpublished Diary & Other Orphan Stories by William R. Burkett Jr. is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

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