How Long to Read The Poorhouse Fair

How Long Does it Take to Read The Poorhouse Fair?

It takes the average reader 3 hours to read The Poorhouse Fair by John Updike

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

Description

“Brilliant . . . Here is the conflict of real ideas; of real personalities; here is a work of intellectual imagination and great charity. The Poorhouse Fair is a work of art.”—The New York Times Book Review The hero of John Updike’s first novel, published when the author was twenty-six, is ninety-four-year-old John Hook, a dying man who yet refuses to be dominated. His world is a poorhouse—a county home for the aged and infirm—overseen by Stephen Conner, a righteous young man who considers it his duty to know what is best for others. The action of the novel unfolds over a single summer’s day,...

How long is The Poorhouse Fair?

The Poorhouse Fair by John Updike is 176 pages long, and a total of 45,056 words.

This makes it 59% the length of the average book. It also has 55% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Poorhouse Fair Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 6 minutes to read The Poorhouse Fair aloud.

What Reading Level is The Poorhouse Fair?

The Poorhouse Fair 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.

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