How Long to Read The Centre of the Green

How Long Does it Take to Read The Centre of the Green?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 10 minutes to read The Centre of the Green by John Bowen

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

Description

First published in 1959 The Centre of the Green is John Bowen's third novel. The story centres around the Baker family: the father Justin is a retired Colonel; the mother, Teresa, is over-possessive and refuses to admit that her sons have grown-up; the sons Julian and Charles - one is a married advertising copywriter with a penchant for extra-marital affairs while the other is withdrawn and suicidal, desperately looking for human contact in the vast anonymity of London. It is Julian's involvement with a seventeen-year-old girl that sparks the chain of events that eventually encompasses the whole family. The scene shifts between Devonshire, London and Majorca as each member of the family searches for a resolution to the impasse into which they have drifted and struggle to regain the family ties that they once had. A subtle, intelligent and compassionate novel The Centre of the Green was commended by the Observer for its 'admirable vitality', while the Spectator described it as 'a series of expertly managed shocks'.

How long is The Centre of the Green?

The Centre of the Green by John Bowen is 190 pages long, and a total of 47,500 words.

This makes it 64% the length of the average book. It also has 58% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Centre of the Green Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 19 minutes to read The Centre of the Green aloud.

What Reading Level is The Centre of the Green?

The Centre of the Green is suitable for students ages 10 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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