How Long to Read The Penalty

How Long Does it Take to Read The Penalty?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 42 minutes to read The Penalty by J. Michael Shea

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

Description

This gripping legal thriller illustrates the ambiguity of justice, where an innocent man dangles fourteen years on death row before gaining his hard-won freedom. Based on the true story of Joe Brown and his young, court-appointed defense attorney, this book examines the illusion of a neutral or impartial jury, particularly in a capital murder trial of a young black man in the South. The attorney’s insight into the lengthy appeals process causes one to question the ultimate sentence of society—the death penalty—and the fight for life that ensues once it has been mandated. In broad strokes,...

How long is The Penalty?

The Penalty by J. Michael Shea is 281 pages long, and a total of 70,531 words.

This makes it 95% the length of the average book. It also has 86% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Penalty Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 25 minutes to read The Penalty aloud.

What Reading Level is The Penalty?

The Penalty 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 Penalty?

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