How Long to Read The Pelican the Pearl and the Live Oak Tree

How Long Does it Take to Read The Pelican the Pearl and the Live Oak Tree?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 38 minutes to read The Pelican the Pearl and the Live Oak Tree by William F. Roth

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

Description

The Pelican the Pearl and the Live Oak Tree" centers on the struggle of a young man, Brad, to discover who he is, where he belongs, and about the three women who shape that struggle. It is a story of love and betrayal set in Charleston, S.C. during the civil rights upheaval. Brad, born and raised in Philadelphia, meets Blaire, a Charleston socialite, while attending school in Spain. After the couple marries and settles in Charleston Blaire's extremely conservative parents insist that Brad "learn to fit in," his wife siding with them. Brad also has trouble finding work, eventually, with the help of a powerful local lawyer, Simons Purvey, taking a job with the local poverty program, which further alienates his in-laws. The second woman is Simons' daughter, Cil, who gradually becomes Brad's closest friend. The third woman is Cathy, whom he works with in the poverty program. Stunningly beautiful but poor, Cathy has been a target of young men from good families most of her life. Against her will she and Brad become involved. As the story progresses Brad is shot; then set up for a drug bust. Eventually, he becomes the victim in a serious automobile accident that might not have been an accident. Blaire tries to change, but is overwhelmed by her parents' bigotry; Cathy flees; leaving Cil and Brad to try to put their lives back together. The story is about the beauty and grace of Charleston; it is about young socialites caught between the comforts of their birthright and their desire to join the modern world; it is about changing Black-White relationships in the deep South; it is about Blaire's struggle to break away from her parents' domination, Cathy's fear, Cil's pride, Brad's confusion...But mainly it is a story about love, set against a backdrop of lavish society balls, racial upheaval, Battery Row homes, and the inescapable rhythms of lowland beaches, marshes and swamps.

How long is The Pelican the Pearl and the Live Oak Tree?

The Pelican the Pearl and the Live Oak Tree by William F. Roth is 274 pages long, and a total of 69,596 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 85% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Pelican the Pearl and the Live Oak Tree Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 20 minutes to read The Pelican the Pearl and the Live Oak Tree aloud.

What Reading Level is The Pelican the Pearl and the Live Oak Tree?

The Pelican the Pearl and the Live Oak Tree 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.

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