How Long to Read The Root

How Long Does it Take to Read The Root?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 36 minutes to read The Root by Eric Hammel

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

Description

It was early one morning in October 1983 in Beirut, Lebanon. Terrorists drove a truck loaded with 12,000 pounds of explosives into the atrium of a building housing the 24th Marine Amphibious Unit. The explosives were detonated, razing the four-story steel and concrete building, killing 241 Americans, and injuring many more. Shortly thereafter, the U.S. pulled its forces out of Beruit. Within months of the attack, author Eric Hammel was granted an historic opportunity to interview survivors of the bombing and those who came to their rescue. This book is their story and captures the Marines'...

How long is The Root?

The Root by Eric Hammel is 512 pages long, and a total of 129,024 words.

This makes it 173% the length of the average book. It also has 158% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Root Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 45 minutes to read The Root aloud.

What Reading Level is The Root?

The Root 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.

Where Can I Buy The Root?

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