How Long to Read Shelby's Folly

How Long Does it Take to Read Shelby's Folly?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 5 minutes to read Shelby's Folly by Jason Kelly

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

Description

In 1923, not long after oil had started gushing from northern Montana fields, real-estate sales in nearby Shelby were declining, dimming the little town’s prospects of becoming the “Tulsa of the West.” Then the mayor’s son dreamed up a marketing ploy: offer to host heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey’s next fight. What began as a publicity stunt soon spiraled into a civic drama unlike any Montana had ever seen—or ever would again. Shelby’s Folly tells this story in full for the first time. Against the background of boom-and-bust Montana history, the folly of Shelby’s would-be promoters unfolds...

How long is Shelby's Folly?

Shelby's Folly by Jason Kelly is 238 pages long, and a total of 61,404 words.

This makes it 80% the length of the average book. It also has 75% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Shelby's Folly Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 35 minutes to read Shelby's Folly aloud.

What Reading Level is Shelby's Folly?

Shelby's Folly 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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