How Long to Read The Possum King

How Long Does it Take to Read The Possum King?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 41 minutes to read The Possum King by John Thomas Chiles

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

Description

The Possum King is set in the fictional town of Clayton, South Carolina, in 1974. The story revolves around the Bishop family as they await the return of family patriarch Frank Bishop, a career soldier who has been away at war in Vietnam. The story is told from the point of view of fourteen-year-old Marcus Bishop, who has grown to hate his father’s cruelty and must now deal with the impact of his return. When a murder takes place in Clayton shortly after his father’s return, Marcus finds himself thrust in the position of having to save his family from his father’s long-buried past, which is explored through multiple flashbacks.

How long is The Possum King?

The Possum King by John Thomas Chiles is 507 pages long, and a total of 130,299 words.

This makes it 171% the length of the average book. It also has 159% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Possum King Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 52 minutes to read The Possum King aloud.

What Reading Level is The Possum King?

The Possum King 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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