How Long to Read The Iron Orchard

How Long Does it Take to Read The Iron Orchard?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 3 minutes to read The Iron Orchard by Tom Pendleton

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

Description

Originally published in 1966 under the pen name Tom Pendleton, The Iron Orchard garnered a cult following for its authentic representation of the people and business of the Texas and American Southwest oil fields. Now available again in a new edition, The Iron Orchard tells the story of a young Texan, Jim McNeely, who is desperate to make a name for himself in the oil fields of Texas. Told from the inside by a man who knew the oil fields intimately, it is a vibrant, brutal story of the men who labored, sweated, lusted, and gambled their money and spirits to pump oil out of the earth. It is the adventure of violent men among other violent men. And it is the story of perseverance and love in the midst of one of America’s most dramatic industries. The Iron Orchard is magnificent and memorable reading.The Iron Orchard was a cowinner of the 1967 Texas Institute of Letters Jesse H. Jones Award for Best Work of Fiction along with Larry McMurtry’s The Last Picture Show. The Iron Orchard film premiered at the 2018 Dallas International Film Festival.

How long is The Iron Orchard?

The Iron Orchard by Tom Pendleton is 594 pages long, and a total of 150,876 words.

This makes it 200% the length of the average book. It also has 184% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Iron Orchard Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 44 minutes to read The Iron Orchard aloud.

What Reading Level is The Iron Orchard?

The Iron Orchard 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.

Where Can I Buy The Iron Orchard?

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