How Long to Read Swan Bay

How Long Does it Take to Read Swan Bay?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 43 minutes to read Swan Bay by Rod Jones

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

Description

Abandoned by his wife, a man lives alone in a small town by the sea. An unfinished novel cast aside in despair, he makes a living as a literary critic. His solitary life is suddenly interrupted when Virgil McKenzie moves into the house next door. Thirty years old, yet with a head of prematurely grey hair, she knocks on his door one day and asks him to read her poetry. Thus begins the development of a tender and surprising friendship between these two introverts who, for complex reasons of their own, have decided to retreat from society. Virgil is burdened with a past almost too painful to bear; she is also suffering a terminal illness. Ostensibly looked after by two friends from her university days, this complex relationship of co-dependency is not always what it seems. Written with great care and sensitivity, SWAN BAY is an intriguing novel about friendship, trust and belief. In coming to terms with her illness and seeking relief from her suffering, Virgil demonstrates remarkable courage and determination. Her short life becomes a gift to those she leaves behind. 'What really occupied my thoughts these nights as I sat up next to her with the sound of the wind outside, were questions. Is there a place where our destiny is decided? Was this terrible illness of hers predestined in some way uasome fault line which had always existed, a trap waiting for her. Why had she been singled out?'

How long is Swan Bay?

Swan Bay by Rod Jones is 162 pages long, and a total of 40,824 words.

This makes it 55% the length of the average book. It also has 50% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Swan Bay Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 43 minutes to read Swan Bay aloud.

What Reading Level is Swan Bay?

Swan Bay 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.

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