How Long to Read The Barracks Thief

How Long Does it Take to Read The Barracks Thief?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 52 minutes to read The Barracks Thief by Tobias Wolff

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

Description

The Barracks Thief is the story of three young paratroopers waiting to be shipped out to Vietnam. Brought together one sweltering afternoon to stand guard over an ammunition dump threatened by a forest fire, they discover in each other an unexpected capacity for recklessness and violence. Far from being alarmed by this discovery, they are exhilarated by it; they emerge from their common danger full of confidence in their own manhood and in the bond of friendship they have formed. This confidence is shaken when a series of thefts occur. The author embraces the perspectives of both the betrayer...

How long is The Barracks Thief?

The Barracks Thief by Tobias Wolff is 112 pages long, and a total of 28,224 words.

This makes it 38% the length of the average book. It also has 34% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Barracks Thief Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 34 minutes to read The Barracks Thief aloud.

What Reading Level is The Barracks Thief?

The Barracks Thief 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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