How Long to Read The Execution of Willie Francis

How Long Does it Take to Read The Execution of Willie Francis?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 40 minutes to read The Execution of Willie Francis by Gilbert King

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

Description

On May 3, 1946, in St. Martinsville, Louisiana, a seventeen-year-old black boy was scheduled for execution by electric chair. Willie Francis had been charged with murder; his trial had been brief; his death sentence never in doubt. When the executioners flipped the switch, Willie screamed and writhed as electricity coursed through his body. But Willie Francis did not die. Having miraculously survived, Willie was informed that the state would attempt to execute him a second time within a week. The ensuing legal battle went all the way to the Supreme Court, asking: Could the state electrocute...

How long is The Execution of Willie Francis?

The Execution of Willie Francis by Gilbert King is 400 pages long, and a total of 100,000 words.

This makes it 135% the length of the average book. It also has 122% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Execution of Willie Francis Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 6 minutes to read The Execution of Willie Francis aloud.

What Reading Level is The Execution of Willie Francis?

The Execution of Willie Francis 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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