How Long to Read The Private Wound

How Long Does it Take to Read The Private Wound?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 40 minutes to read The Private Wound by Nicholas Blake

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

Description

In the West of Ireland in 1939 a young novelist rents a lonely cottage to write his new book in peace. Almost at once, and without great resistance, he is seduced by the wife of the local squire. Harriet's husband is an older man - hot-tempered, impoverished, gone to seed - who once fought famously against the Black and Tans. Soon this eternal triangle becomes a local scandal, and the atmosphere of threat and violence, intensified by the approaching war in Europe, leads to a horrific murder. The Private Wound is Nicholas Blake's last book, written with such intensity of feeling and depth of...

How long is The Private Wound?

The Private Wound by Nicholas Blake is 220 pages long, and a total of 55,000 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 67% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Private Wound Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours to read The Private Wound aloud.

What Reading Level is The Private Wound?

The Private Wound 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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