How Long to Read The Grief Eater

How Long Does it Take to Read The Grief Eater?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 35 minutes to read The Grief Eater by Deirdre Fagan

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

Description

"There is so much to admire in these deeply human tales confronting grief, death, loneliness, and despair. Each compelling and complex character reveals an unexpected grace, reveals comfort where one would never expect to find it, and this gives a reader the courage to face the worst. Whether you're grieving or celebrating the beauty of this life, these stories will speak to you." -Karen Stefano, author of What A Body Remembers: A Memoir of Sexual Assault and Its Aftermath "The characters' seemingly unhealthy pursuits concerning their personal grief become utterly compelling to the reader under Fagan's command. Instead of odd, they are fully believable, reacting to loss in one of a myriad of ways human beings just might-a woman who attends the funerals of people she does not know, another who collects yo-yos and men, a man who dials random phone numbers hoping for connection on the other end, a woman who finds a man living in her basement, and more. In addition, Fagan employs short sentences so effectively. With minimal details she is able to reveal the worlds of curious people. Grief Eater is a thoroughly enjoyable collection of short stories." -Lisa Muir, author of Taking Down the Moon "Deirdre Fagan's distinctive voice, spare yet warm, lures the reader into spacious interiors affording the reader room to roam. Thought-provoking, beguiling, astringent, yet consoling, this cohesive collection of tales of loss never fails to engross and surprise. The surprises culminate with an insightful resolution of the delightful last tale. Haversham's Dickens and Lenore's Poe would, I think, reach out for this volume." -Jon Sindell, author of The Pugilist Poets of Venice Deirdre Fagan is a widow, wife, and mother of two who writes poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and essays on literary criticism and pedagogy. She is the author of the book Critical Companion to Robert Frost, and the articles, "Kay Ryan and Poetic Play," published in the CEA Critic, and "Emily Dickinson's Unutterable Word," collected in Bloom's Modern Critical Views: Emily Dickinson. Her academic and creative work is available in various online and print journals, magazines, and anthologies. Fagan's poem, "Outside In," was a finalist for Best of the Net 2018, and her poem, "Homesick," was nominated for a 2018 Pushcart. She has a chapbook, "Have Love," forthcoming from Finishing Line Press. Fagan is a native New Yorker who has previously lived in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, and Maryland. She currently resides in Michigan where she is associate professor and coordinator of creative writing in the English, Literature, and World Languages Department at Ferris State University. Fagan coordinates the Literature in Person series, which brings national and regional authors to Ferris, and facilitates National Poetry Month events celebrating the genre through poetry readings, discussions, and activities. Fagan teaches creative writing, composition, poetry, and American literature. Meet her at deirdrefagan.com.

How long is The Grief Eater?

The Grief Eater by Deirdre Fagan is 94 pages long, and a total of 23,876 words.

This makes it 32% the length of the average book. It also has 29% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Grief Eater Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 10 minutes to read The Grief Eater aloud.

What Reading Level is The Grief Eater?

The Grief Eater is suitable for students ages 10 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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