How Long to Read The Mere Wife

How Long Does it Take to Read The Mere Wife?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 20 minutes to read The Mere Wife by Maria Dahvana Headley

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

Description

New York Times bestselling author Maria Dahvana Headley presents a modern retelling of the literary classic Beowulf, set in American suburbia as two mothers—a housewife and a battle-hardened veteran—fight to protect those they love in The Mere Wife. From the perspective of those who live in Herot Hall, the suburb is a paradise. Picket fences divide buildings—high and gabled—and the community is entirely self-sustaining. Each house has its own fireplace, each fireplace is fitted with a container of lighter fluid, and outside—in lawns and on playgrounds—wildflowers seed themselves in neat rows....

How long is The Mere Wife?

The Mere Wife by Maria Dahvana Headley 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 Mere Wife Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 17 minutes to read The Mere Wife aloud.

What Reading Level is The Mere Wife?

The Mere Wife 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 Mere Wife?

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