It takes the average reader 4 hours and 48 minutes to read The O'Ruddy by Stephen Crane
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Stephen Crane (1871-1900) is one of the best loved American writers of all time. He is renowned for his novel "The Red Badge of Courage" and short stories, including "Open Boat" and "The Blue Hotel." He died before he finished writing his last novel, the Irish romance titled "The O'Ruddy." Completed upon his death by Robert Barr, the book was published in New York in 1903. Also included in this edition are Crane's "Irish Notes" (1897). According to the New York Times review, "There is hardly a dull page in the book, while dozens will sweep you along breathless. And it leaves no man a chance to laugh at it. Always it laughs first."
The O'Ruddy by Stephen Crane is 284 pages long, and a total of 72,136 words.
This makes it 96% the length of the average book. It also has 88% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 34 minutes to read The O'Ruddy aloud.
The O'Ruddy is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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