How Long to Read The Furnace Man's Lament

How Long Does it Take to Read The Furnace Man's Lament?

It takes the average reader and 36 minutes to read The Furnace Man's Lament by Tim Gautreaux

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

Description

A Vintage Shorts “Short Story Month” Original Selection These kinds of calls come with the territory. One evening, when the temperature in Minnesota drops way below zero and the winds howl, the furnace man Mel Todd gets asked out to see about a broken furnace in Sauerville six miles away. That was the night Mel first met Jack Swensen. Jack was a junior in high school, orphaned, smart, and quick to pick up the mechanics of the handyman’s trade—like a son Mel never had. But, Mel could never tell him how he felt, and the moment Jack turns eighteen, he disappears without a word. From the...

How long is The Furnace Man's Lament?

The Furnace Man's Lament by Tim Gautreaux is 36 pages long, and a total of 9,216 words.

This makes it 12% the length of the average book. It also has 11% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Furnace Man's Lament Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 50 minutes to read The Furnace Man's Lament aloud.

What Reading Level is The Furnace Man's Lament?

The Furnace Man's Lament is suitable for students ages 8 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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