How Long to Read Taking Fire

How Long Does it Take to Read Taking Fire?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 31 minutes to read Taking Fire by Kevin O'Rourke

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

Description

This gripping chronicle of an aerial rescue during the Vietnam War offers a vivid example of the heroism of US Air Force pararescue jumpers. In June of 1972, Capt. Lynn Aikman was returning from a bombing mission over North Vietnam when his F-4 Phantom was shot down. He and his backseater Tom Hanton ejected from their aircraft, but Hanton landed near a village and was quickly captured. Badly injured during the ejection, Aikman landed some distance from the village, making it possible for an American aerial rescue team to reach him before the enemy. Drifting in and out of consciousness, Aikman...

How long is Taking Fire?

Taking Fire by Kevin O'Rourke is 211 pages long, and a total of 52,961 words.

This makes it 71% the length of the average book. It also has 65% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Taking Fire Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 49 minutes to read Taking Fire aloud.

What Reading Level is Taking Fire?

Taking Fire 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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