How Long to Read The Cardinal's Cross

How Long Does it Take to Read The Cardinal's Cross?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 42 minutes to read The Cardinal's Cross by J J Barrie

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

Description

THE CARDINAL'S CROSS.... published by CUSTOM BOOK PUBLICATIONS. The young boys had nowhere to go, no one to trust.Victims at twelve, they could not comprehend the systematic abuse and excruciating pain. They cried until there were no tears left - then they escaped!An engrossing story of priests, paedophilia and murder which could be anywhere where institutions have ignored or covered up the predators in their ranks preying on boys in their care. The families exhibit all the colour and harshness of life in post-war inner Sydney. Alcohol and austerity, petty crime and truancy add to the severity of their early lives. A rapid progression into the welfare system, aggravated by bureaucracy and a lack of compassion, control or interest, the boys were sent to a church-run boys' home adjacent to a Roman Catholic Seminary. The association the priests and seminarians had with the home, made for an explosive mix. The inevitable occurred - boys were abused. The failure of the church hierarchy to ensure the safety of the boys in the care of their priests and subsequent concealment by the celibate hierarchy - provides the background. Throughout the church, this conspiracy continues to be true.'A marvellously well-plotted, topical novel - a cracker of a tale... A sensitive treatment of the subject of paedophilia - and murder.' Tom Flood, Miles Franklin award-winning author, novelist and editor.

How long is The Cardinal's Cross?

The Cardinal's Cross by J J Barrie is 276 pages long, and a total of 70,656 words.

This makes it 93% the length of the average book. It also has 86% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Cardinal's Cross Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 26 minutes to read The Cardinal's Cross aloud.

What Reading Level is The Cardinal's Cross?

The Cardinal's Cross 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.

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