How Long to Read The History of Rock 'n' Roll in Ten Songs

How Long Does it Take to Read The History of Rock 'n' Roll in Ten Songs?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 20 minutes to read The History of Rock 'n' Roll in Ten Songs by Greil Marcus

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

Description

Unlike all previous versions of rock ’n’ roll history, this book omits almost every iconic performer and ignores the storied events and turning points that everyone knows. Instead, in a daring stroke, Greil Marcus selects ten songs recorded between 1956 and 2008, then proceeds to dramatize how each embodies rock ’n’ roll as a thing in itself, in the story it tells, inhabits, and acts out—a new language, something new under the sun. “Transmission” by Joy Division. “All I Could Do Was Cry” by Etta James and then Beyoncé. “To Know Him Is to Love Him,” first by the Teddy Bears and almost half a...

How long is The History of Rock 'n' Roll in Ten Songs?

The History of Rock 'n' Roll in Ten Songs by Greil Marcus is 320 pages long, and a total of 80,000 words.

This makes it 108% the length of the average book. It also has 98% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The History of Rock 'n' Roll in Ten Songs Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 17 minutes to read The History of Rock 'n' Roll in Ten Songs aloud.

What Reading Level is The History of Rock 'n' Roll in Ten Songs?

The History of Rock 'n' Roll in Ten Songs 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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