How Long to Read The First Shall Be Last

How Long Does it Take to Read The First Shall Be Last?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 36 minutes to read The First Shall Be Last by Joe Charles Ellis

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

Description

THE FIRST SHALL BE LAST is both a poignant love story and a realistic portrayal of the brutality of war. Haunting, captivating, compelling, THE FIRST SHALL BE LAST is a powerful mystery that grips the heart. -- Nancy Haddock, Berkley Books novelist. Description: Two young lovers separated by war cling to hope and sanity by exchanging passionate letters. As Howard heads to his first battle on the Pacific island of Peleliu, Helen fulfills her call to duty by working at a local factory. They soon discover they have more to worry about than the elite Japanese forces deeply entrenched on the island. One of Howard's platoon members, Judd Stone, seeks revenge against a black stretcher bearer by the name of Josiah Jackson. Howard fears Stone may go to any length to get what he wants, even murder. Sixty years later Reverend Byron Butler enters the hospital room of an old Marine who wants to confess a dark secret. But Butler can't discover the whole truth until he investigates other leads--Helen and Howard's letters, Josiah Jackson's son, and a mysterious footlocker. Known as the forgotten battle, Peleliu marked the first time segregated black troops mixed with white Marines on the front lines. The integration wasn't mandated. It was attributed to the ferocity of the battle as black soldiers aided the wounded. The novel is based on the memoirs of James E. Ellis, the author's father.

How long is The First Shall Be Last?

The First Shall Be Last by Joe Charles Ellis is 268 pages long, and a total of 69,144 words.

This makes it 90% the length of the average book. It also has 85% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The First Shall Be Last Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 17 minutes to read The First Shall Be Last aloud.

What Reading Level is The First Shall Be Last?

The First Shall Be Last 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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