How Long to Read The Phoney War on the Home Front

How Long Does it Take to Read The Phoney War on the Home Front?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 14 minutes to read The Phoney War on the Home Front by E. S. Turner

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

Description

One of the strangest periods in the social history of Britain was that of the Phoney War of 1939-40, when the nation did not know quite whether it was at war or peace. E.S. Turner's marvellous study, first published in 1961, offers a none-too-reverent account of how Britons tried to adjust themselves to the uncertainties of those days. What was a woman to do if the air-raid siren sounded while she was curling her hair? Were the police required to open fire through jewellers' windows at un-extinguished light bulbs? What was more patriotic - to buy War Bonds or to drink as much whisky as possible? Turner further explores the difficulties posed by blackouts to private detectives and prostitutes; the impact of the moment upon morals, and on fashions; and the bureaucracy's blundering seizure of the nation's spa hotels. The story is carried entertainingly all the way to the Blitz: the darkening moment at which Britain realized there was indeed 'a war on.'

How long is The Phoney War on the Home Front?

The Phoney War on the Home Front by E. S. Turner is 312 pages long, and a total of 78,624 words.

This makes it 105% the length of the average book. It also has 96% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Phoney War on the Home Front Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 9 minutes to read The Phoney War on the Home Front aloud.

What Reading Level is The Phoney War on the Home Front?

The Phoney War on the Home Front 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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