How Long to Read The Children of Sanchez

How Long Does it Take to Read The Children of Sanchez?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 20 minutes to read The Children of Sanchez by Oscar Lewis

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

Description

A pioneering work from a visionary anthropologist, The Children of Sanchez is hailed around the world as a watershed achievement in the study of poverty—a uniquely intimate investigation, as poignant today as when it was first published. It is the epic story of the Sánchez family, told entirely by its members—Jesus, the 50-year-old patriarch, and his four adult children—as their lives unfold in the Mexico City slum they call home. Weaving together their extraordinary personal narratives, Oscar Lewis creates a sympathetic but ultimately tragic portrait that is at once harrowing and humane,...

How long is The Children of Sanchez?

The Children of Sanchez by Oscar Lewis is 560 pages long, and a total of 140,000 words.

This makes it 189% the length of the average book. It also has 171% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Children of Sanchez Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 45 minutes to read The Children of Sanchez aloud.

What Reading Level is The Children of Sanchez?

The Children of Sanchez 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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