How Long to Read Taft

How Long Does it Take to Read Taft?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 50 minutes to read Taft by Ann Patchett

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

Description

An ex-jazz drummer wants nothing more than to be a good father in this moving family novel by the New York Times–bestselling author of The Dutch House. When his lover takes away his son, he's left only with his Beale Street, Memphis bar. He hires a young waitress named Fay Taft who brings with her a desperate, dangerous brother, Carl, and the possibility of new intimacy. Nickel finds himself consumed with Fay and Carl's dead father—Taft—obsessing over and reconstructing the life of a man he never met. A stunning artistic achievement, Taft confirms Ann Pathcett's standing as one of the most...

How long is Taft?

Taft by Ann Patchett is 290 pages long, and a total of 72,500 words.

This makes it 98% the length of the average book. It also has 89% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Taft Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 36 minutes to read Taft aloud.

What Reading Level is Taft?

Taft 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 Taft?

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