How Long to Read The Beach Umbrella and Other Stories

How Long Does it Take to Read The Beach Umbrella and Other Stories?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 46 minutes to read The Beach Umbrella and Other Stories by Cyrus Colter

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

Description

This is the reissue of the award-winning stories of one of America's great authors. Set mostly on Chicago's South Side, these eighteen stories describe ordinary people whose lives are transformed by small acts of chance or will. From depictions of the ordered urban enclaves of the black middle class to the dank and dirty tenements of the lonely city's poor, Colter's sharp, spare prose etches perceptive portraits of people who endure and overcome the most severe threats to their spirits. This edition of The Beach Umbrella also contains four stories originally published in the collection The Amoralists. A distinguished attorney and public servant, Cyrus Colter took up writing in midlife and, after retiring from the law, devoted himself not only to his art but also to teaching.

How long is The Beach Umbrella and Other Stories?

The Beach Umbrella and Other Stories by Cyrus Colter is 283 pages long, and a total of 71,599 words.

This makes it 96% the length of the average book. It also has 88% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Beach Umbrella and Other Stories Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 31 minutes to read The Beach Umbrella and Other Stories aloud.

What Reading Level is The Beach Umbrella and Other Stories?

The Beach Umbrella and Other Stories 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 The Beach Umbrella and Other Stories?

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