How Long to Read The Ball and the Cross

By G. K. Chesterton

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ball and the Cross?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 3 minutes to read The Ball and the Cross by G. K. Chesterton

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

Description

Like much of G. K. Chesterton's fiction, "The Ball and the Cross" is both witty and profound, cloaking serious religious and philosophical inquiry in sparkling humor and whimsy. Serialized in the British publication "The Commonwealth" in 1905-06, Chesterton's second novel first appeared in book form in America in 1909, delighting and challenging readers with its heady mixture of fantasy, farce, and theology. The plot of "The Ball and the Cross "chronicles a hot dispute between two Scotsmen, one a devout but naive Roman Catholic, the other a zealous but naive atheist. Their fanatically held...

How long is The Ball and the Cross?

The Ball and the Cross by G. K. Chesterton is 178 pages long, and a total of 45,924 words.

This makes it 60% the length of the average book. It also has 56% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ball and the Cross Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 10 minutes to read The Ball and the Cross aloud.

What Reading Level is The Ball and the Cross?

The Ball and the Cross 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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