How Long to Read The Purple Diaries

How Long Does it Take to Read The Purple Diaries?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 34 minutes to read The Purple Diaries by Joseph Egan

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

Description

The “endlessly fascinating” true story of a custody battle that threatened to expose the seedy secrets of Hollywood’s Golden Age—illustrated with photos (Entertainment Weekly). Most famous for playing opposite Humphrey Bogart in The Maltese Falcon, Mary Astor was one of Hollywood’s most beloved film stars. But her story wasn’t a happy one. Widowed at twenty-four, she quickly entered a rocky marriage with Dr. Franklyn Thorpe in which both were unfaithful. When they finally divorced in 1936, Astor sued for custody of their baby daughter Marylyn, setting off one of Hollywood’s most scandalous...

How long is The Purple Diaries?

The Purple Diaries by Joseph Egan is 439 pages long, and a total of 113,701 words.

This makes it 148% the length of the average book. It also has 139% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Purple Diaries Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 21 minutes to read The Purple Diaries aloud.

What Reading Level is The Purple Diaries?

The Purple Diaries 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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