How Long to Read The Observations of Henry by Jerome K. Jerome

How Long Does it Take to Read The Observations of Henry by Jerome K. Jerome?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 13 minutes to read The Observations of Henry by Jerome K. Jerome by Jerome K. Jerome

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

Description

‘This is the story, among others, of Henry the waiter—or, as he now prefers to call himself, Henri—told to me in the long dining-room of the Riffel Alp Hotel, where I once stayed for a melancholy week "between seasons".’ The collection of short stories in The Observations of Henry are a witty and wondrous insight into the life and times of 19th century England, as told by an enigmatic waiter, Henry (Henri). An observer of life, and offering counsel to his various customers’ romantic entanglements, dramas and career carry-ons, the charming tales from a unique hotelier’s perspective is an uplifting, funny and occasionally shocking set of tit-bits from some of the more memorable characters which Henry has met in his work. Aided by comic assailants, Kipper and Carrot, Jerome K. Jerome sets the perfect scene for scandal, humour and charismatic capers. Originally published in 1901, the warm and witty mini sagas will appeal to any reader who is a fan of Roald Dahl, Oscar Wilde and Mark Twain. Sometimes dark, often light and occasionally highly unexpected, The Observations of Henry is charming, insightful and extremely funny - people watching at its very best. Jerome Klapka Jerome (1859-1927) was born in Walsall, in northern Great Britain, on 2nd May 1859. Orphaned as a teenager, he was forced to leave education at just 14 years old to start working. After various jobs as an actor, clerk and a school teacher, Jerome published his first book in 1885 based upon is own experiences - ‘On the Stage and Off: The Brief Career of a Would-Be Actor’. Stage plays, books and journalism articles followed suit, including his most successful book – a warm and witty autobiographical story entitled 'Three Men in a Boat'. Other works include ‘Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow’, ‘Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow’, and ‘Three Men on the Bummel’. Jerome founded the weekly magazine ‘To-Day’ in 1893 and edited another magazine named ‘The Idler’ until 1898, whilst also working as a lecturer and writer in England. During World War I, he wasn’t accepted for active service in the UK’s army so instead enlisted as an ambulance driver in the French army. He died on 14th June 1927 after suffering a stroke.

How long is The Observations of Henry by Jerome K. Jerome?

The Observations of Henry by Jerome K. Jerome by Jerome K. Jerome is 73 pages long, and a total of 18,469 words.

This makes it 25% the length of the average book. It also has 23% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Observations of Henry by Jerome K. Jerome Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 40 minutes to read The Observations of Henry by Jerome K. Jerome aloud.

What Reading Level is The Observations of Henry by Jerome K. Jerome?

The Observations of Henry by Jerome K. Jerome 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.

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