How Long to Read The Friends of Billy Hudnut

How Long Does it Take to Read The Friends of Billy Hudnut?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 41 minutes to read The Friends of Billy Hudnut by Thomas Swan

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

Description

"The Friends Of Billy Hudnut" is Thomas Swan's fourth novel, a departure from his popular art crime series featuring Scotland Yard's Jack Oxby. "Billy" is set in September, 1936, a peaceful period when many Americans struggled to escape the hardships of the great depression, and worried over the news that Hitler had reoccupied the Rhineland. Eerily, whispers of war began growing louder. Several stories criss-cross; all about friends of Billy's mother and dad, each one facing a major crisis ranging from alcoholism to suicide to embezzlement. Good friends who become more deeply entwined in each other's lives, and each family coping with the economic uncertainties of the times--problems shared unequally among them. You'll meet Zebedee Mapeson, a black minister striving to protect his flock against the bigoted Reverend Paul Gates who threatens to close Zebedee's Zion Baptist church. Wishing to start his own radio ministry, Gates seeks advice from the infamous Father Charles Coughlin who makes a surprising cameo appearance. It is a vividly sorrowful tale that mixes hope with humor. And it is about the strength and power of families helping each other in time of crisis and need. Much of the story is seen through the eyes of Billy Hudnut, a quickly maturing 15-year old charmer who personifies the innocence of the times.

How long is The Friends of Billy Hudnut?

The Friends of Billy Hudnut by Thomas Swan is 335 pages long, and a total of 85,425 words.

This makes it 113% the length of the average book. It also has 104% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Friends of Billy Hudnut Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 46 minutes to read The Friends of Billy Hudnut aloud.

What Reading Level is The Friends of Billy Hudnut?

The Friends of Billy Hudnut 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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