How Long to Read The Man in the Next Bed

By David K. Shipler

How Long Does it Take to Read The Man in the Next Bed?

It takes the average reader and 24 minutes to read The Man in the Next Bed by David K. Shipler

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

Description

In this heartbreaking and extraordinary first foray into fiction by Pulitzer Prize winning author of Arab and the Jew and The Working Poor, David K. Shipler has delivered a miniature masterpiece. Gibson has learned to keep his spirits up as he receives care from his many doctors, nurses, and attendants. He likes to watch the bustling goings on in the ward from his hospital bed, crack witticisms, and make his caretakers smile—even when the news isn’t good. Gibson is an engineer, and he likes to understand how people work. When a young man gets placed in the bed beside his, hidden behind a...

How long is The Man in the Next Bed?

The Man in the Next Bed by David K. Shipler is 24 pages long, and a total of 6,096 words.

This makes it 8% the length of the average book. It also has 7% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Man in the Next Bed Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 33 minutes to read The Man in the Next Bed aloud.

What Reading Level is The Man in the Next Bed?

The Man in the Next Bed is suitable for students ages 8 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 Man in the Next Bed?

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