How Long to Read The Life and Times of Betty Boop

How Long Does it Take to Read The Life and Times of Betty Boop?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 59 minutes to read The Life and Times of Betty Boop by Peter Benjaminson

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

Description

Although Amazon.com is now selling more than 3,000 commercial products bearing Betty Boop's image, including calendars, tote bags, coffee mugs, and books about how young women can be more like Betty, no one has ever published a book about Betty herself. The first biography of a major American cultural symbol ever written, The Life and Times of Betty Boop describes Betty Boop's incredibly active romantic and family life as revealed in her numerous comic strips, comic books, cartoons, and movies since 1930. Award-winning author Peter Benjaminson details the creation of Betty Boop, based on two African American female entertainers who were the human models for Betty's character. He explores the many alterations of Betty's appearance, attitudes, and behavior over the years. Benjaminson also reveals the stories of the women who provided her with a speaking and singing voice, along with the backgrounds, intentions, and careers of Betty's numerous creators and animators. The Life and Times of Betty Boop indulges in the controversies surrounding the character, including her adventures with Felix the Cat (a four-year daily comic strip production). Benjaminson illuminates social trends that have kept Betty popular for nearly a century, including her recent transition from a helpless sex object to a feminist icon and her massive popularity with young American women.

How long is The Life and Times of Betty Boop?

The Life and Times of Betty Boop by Peter Benjaminson is 235 pages long, and a total of 59,925 words.

This makes it 79% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Life and Times of Betty Boop Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read The Life and Times of Betty Boop aloud.

What Reading Level is The Life and Times of Betty Boop?

The Life and Times of Betty Boop 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 Life and Times of Betty Boop?

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