How Long to Read Shirl

How Long Does it Take to Read Shirl?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 5 minutes to read Shirl by Wayne Marshall

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

Description

A lonely yowie emerges from the bush to attend the Desperate and Dateless Ball. Mysterious creatures descend from the sky to place a ban on footy. A shark named Bruce turns up in the local swimming pool. A fisherman enjoying a boys' weekend on the Murray River finds perspective where he least expects it. In Shirl, Wayne Marshall takes a range of what-if scenarios to their fabulist and comedic extremes. Superbly inventive and powerful, these fourteen stories skewer contemporary Australian society - particularly the crises of masculinity and national identity - in insightful and yet hilarious ways, blurring the line between fantasy and reality. This astounding collection will make you rethink what it means to be Australian.

How long is Shirl?

Shirl by Wayne Marshall is 183 pages long, and a total of 46,299 words.

This makes it 62% the length of the average book. It also has 57% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Shirl Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 13 minutes to read Shirl aloud.

What Reading Level is Shirl?

Shirl is suitable for students ages 10 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 Shirl?

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