How Long to Read The Brickfield

By L. P. Hartley

How Long Does it Take to Read The Brickfield?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read The Brickfield by L. P. Hartley

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

Description

A lonely boy living on his uncle's farm in the Lincolnshire Fens, Richard Mardick's solitary existence is interrupted by a chance meeting, and idyllic love affair, with Lucy. A disused brickfield is the scene of their clandestine meetings, and it is there that Richard finds her drowned in a muddy pool. Forced by circumstances to look back on these days, Richard finds himself recounting this episode to his secretary. Its shattering significance throughout the rest of his life is put into remarkable perspective by the unusual framework with which Hartley has enclosed his story. Weaving...

How long is The Brickfield?

The Brickfield by L. P. Hartley is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Brickfield Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read The Brickfield aloud.

What Reading Level is The Brickfield?

The Brickfield 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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