How Long to Read Signals of Distress

How Long Does it Take to Read Signals of Distress?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read Signals of Distress by Jim Crace

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

Description

November, 1836. A fierce gale beaches an American sail ship off the English coast, injuring an African slave below decks and eventually disgorging 300 head of cattle and rowdy American sailors into a hardscrabble fishing village. The same storm drives into port a steamer, bearing one Aymer Smith, the foolish well-intentioned prig who will deprive the town of its livelihood, free the African slave, and set into motion a whole series of unforeseeable, tragicomic events. One of the most seductive and surprising novelist at work today, once again creates a richly strange and believable world,...

How long is Signals of Distress?

Signals of Distress by Jim Crace is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Signals of Distress Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read Signals of Distress aloud.

What Reading Level is Signals of Distress?

Signals of Distress 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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