How Long to Read The Man in the Purple Beret and Other Short Stories

How Long Does it Take to Read The Man in the Purple Beret and Other Short Stories?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 53 minutes to read The Man in the Purple Beret and Other Short Stories by Sofia Sanchez

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

Description

The Man in the Purple Beret is a remarkable collection of short stories. It is filled with tales of the bizarre, familiar, and even the humorous. The diverse collection ranges from a woman's encounter with a mysterious stranger to a college student who witnesses the acceptance of the loss of youth. A man finally makes a decision regarding his relationship with his girlfriend after a stroll with her through the old part of the city. A young woman develops feelings for a coworker but he abruptly vanishes without any warning or explanation. Mr. Robles, the main character of the title story, goes for a walk at the beach where he has several encounters with a few quirky characters, one of which he won't soon forget. In Terminal Blues the protagonist is very determined to get back home but unforeseen circumstances conspire to delay his arrival. And in The Luckiest Man in the World two sisters reminisce about the attendance of one of them at a rock concert, and in the process get to know each other better. These stories are filled with the complexities and mysteries of life that will leave readers contemplating them for days after.

How long is The Man in the Purple Beret and Other Short Stories?

The Man in the Purple Beret and Other Short Stories by Sofia Sanchez is 168 pages long, and a total of 43,344 words.

This makes it 57% the length of the average book. It also has 53% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Man in the Purple Beret and Other Short Stories Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 56 minutes to read The Man in the Purple Beret and Other Short Stories aloud.

What Reading Level is The Man in the Purple Beret and Other Short Stories?

The Man in the Purple Beret and Other Short Stories 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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