How Long to Read The Gaudy Place

How Long Does it Take to Read The Gaudy Place?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 20 minutes to read The Gaudy Place by Fred Chappell

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

Description

Fred Chappell’s The Gaudy Place is perhaps the first novel to depict the society of the street people of the New South and their relationship to the middle class. For its wry portrayal of displacement and injustice this novel was awarded the Sir Walter Raleigh Prize. The street-smart teenager Arkie triggers the events of the story with his ambition to rise in economic status. He proposes business deals to the prostitute Clemmie and the successful con man Oxie, a hustler who aspires to political office. When the prank of a middle-class teenager, Linn Harper, offers Oxie the surprising...

How long is The Gaudy Place?

The Gaudy Place by Fred Chappell is 196 pages long, and a total of 50,176 words.

This makes it 66% the length of the average book. It also has 61% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Gaudy Place Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 34 minutes to read The Gaudy Place aloud.

What Reading Level is The Gaudy Place?

The Gaudy Place 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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