How Long to Read The Rude Story of English

How Long Does it Take to Read The Rude Story of English?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 20 minutes to read The Rude Story of English by Tom Howell

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

Description

There are only two problems with the story of the English language: one, no hero. Two, not rude enough. In The Rude Story of English, recovering lexicographer Tom Howell swiftly remedies these and gives us a rousing account of our language – without all the boring bits and with all the interesting parts kept in – and reveals English’s boisterous, at times obnoxious, character. From a haphazard beginning in 449 AD, when a legendary, fearsome Germanic warrior named Hengest tripped and fell onto British shores, the real story of English has been rife with accident, physical comedy, phallic...

How long is The Rude Story of English?

The Rude Story of English by Tom Howell is 320 pages long, and a total of 80,000 words.

This makes it 108% the length of the average book. It also has 98% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Rude Story of English Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 17 minutes to read The Rude Story of English aloud.

What Reading Level is The Rude Story of English?

The Rude Story of English 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 Rude Story of English?

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