How Long to Read The Optimist's Daughter

How Long Does it Take to Read The Optimist's Daughter?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 13 minutes to read The Optimist's Daughter by Eudora Welty

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

Description

This Pulitzer Prize–winning novel tells the story of Laurel McKelva Hand, a young woman who has left the South and returns, years later, to New Orleans, where her father is dying. After his death, she and her silly young stepmother go back still farther, to the small Mississippi town where she grew up. Along in the old house, Laurel finally comes to an understanding of the past, herself, and her parents.

How long is The Optimist's Daughter?

The Optimist's Daughter by Eudora Welty is 192 pages long, and a total of 48,384 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Optimist's Daughter Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 24 minutes to read The Optimist's Daughter aloud.

What Reading Level is The Optimist's Daughter?

The Optimist's Daughter 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.

Where Can I Buy The Optimist's Daughter?

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