How Long to Read The Book Borrower

By Alice Mattison

How Long Does it Take to Read The Book Borrower?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read The Book Borrower by Alice Mattison

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

Description

On the first page of The Book Borrower, Toby Ruben and Deborah Laidlaw meet in 1975 in a New York City playground, where the two women are looking after their babies. Deborah lends Toby a book, Trolley Girl,--a memoir about a long ago trolley strike and three Jewish sisters, one a fiery revolutionary--that will disappear and reappear throughout the twenty-two years these women are friends. Through two decades Deborah and Toby raise their children, embark on teaching careers, and argue about politics, education, and their own lives. One day during a hike, they have an argument that cannot be...

How long is The Book Borrower?

The Book Borrower by Alice Mattison is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Book Borrower Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read The Book Borrower aloud.

What Reading Level is The Book Borrower?

The Book Borrower 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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