It takes the average reader 4 hours and 26 minutes to read Temporary Heroes by Richard Van Emden
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
This is a short book based on the letters written between 1915 and 1916 by an officer serving with the 1/4th Gordon Highlanders. Second Lieutenant Down wrote regularly to his girlfriend/fianc_e throughout his time in France, letters which were published in 1917 after he was wounded and discharged from the army. ??Cecil Down is a superb writer, but more than that he has a natural wit that translates easily to the page, making this one of the most enjoyable books I have read on the war.??I have chosen this book because it is so different from anything else I have read. He captures life in France with great accuracy while remaining steadfastly upbeat and humorous. Nevertheless, there are moments when he is serious, and that makes his words poignant and attention-grabbing.??Norman went to France in February 1915, serving continuously until July 1916. He died on 14 March 1984 aged 91
Temporary Heroes by Richard Van Emden is 258 pages long, and a total of 66,564 words.
This makes it 87% the length of the average book. It also has 81% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 3 minutes to read Temporary Heroes aloud.
Temporary Heroes is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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