How Long to Read The Butcherbird Stories

How Long Does it Take to Read The Butcherbird Stories?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read The Butcherbird Stories by A.S. Patric

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

Description

Eleven stories. Each like a matchstick struck to illuminate the darkness. Evocations of place ranging from a Bangla jungle to the deep, blue Danube to a winter beach in Melbourne excite and seduce. But what truly draws the reader in are the unexpected landscapes of people's lives, explored with rare sensitivity, grace and a fearless truthfulness. A lonely St Kilda chef invites a beautiful busker to use his spare room. A father sings a lullaby to comfort his young daughter who has woken from a nightmare. A taxi driver picks up an old-world gentleman who is reluctant to disclose his destination. A young immigrant boy growing up in the western suburbs of Melbourne daydreams of infinite possibility. Death, loneliness, passion and belief: Patrić takes on the big questions in life and writes about the small people of the world with stylistic verve and deep humanity. This collection of stories reveals the author, best known for his award-winning novels, as a true master of the short story form. ‘One of the most interesting and valuable writers working in Australia today.’ — The Australian

How long is The Butcherbird Stories?

The Butcherbird Stories by A.S. Patric is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Butcherbird Stories Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read The Butcherbird Stories aloud.

What Reading Level is The Butcherbird Stories?

The Butcherbird 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 Butcherbird Stories?

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