How Long to Read The Ride

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ride?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 32 minutes to read The Ride by Nancy Demme

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

Description

In her captivating style, Nancy Demme weaves a tale of what it means to be human and growing up in deep Texas. Diego Ramirez, 15, anonymous, obsessed by fire, flees his home in 1952 El Paso after setting fire to the barn where his abusive stepfather is working. Believing he has killed the man, Diego steals his mother's life savings and hitchhikes through Texas, accepting rides from anyone who offers, a bigoted truck driver, a woman who only gives rides to children of crippled spirit, a salesman who feeds Diego's dreams of success, and a lonely widow, who takes him in only to have to let him go. Through loss and love, redemption finds a way to help Diego unravel his crime and the crimes against him.

How long is The Ride?

The Ride by Nancy Demme is 148 pages long, and a total of 38,184 words.

This makes it 50% the length of the average book. It also has 47% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ride Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 28 minutes to read The Ride aloud.

What Reading Level is The Ride?

The Ride 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.

Where Can I Buy The Ride?

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