How Long to Read The Short Version

How Long Does it Take to Read The Short Version?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 36 minutes to read The Short Version by Stan Persky

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

Description

In a volume inspired by Czeslaw Milosz, Stan Persky appropriates the format of the alphabet book as a springboard for musings both personal and philosophical. The Short Version — which, at 300–plus pages is the author’s longest book — is a literal ABC: Persky covers only topics that begin with those three letters, though he can’t resist tweaking the format to include such subjects as Richard Rorty("Contingency") and Jack Spicer ("After Lorca"). Subjects range from his travels across Eastern Europe and Asia, to reflections on writers of today. Unafraid to topple sacred cows or singlehandedly...

How long is The Short Version?

The Short Version by Stan Persky is 333 pages long, and a total of 84,249 words.

This makes it 112% the length of the average book. It also has 103% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Short Version Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 40 minutes to read The Short Version aloud.

What Reading Level is The Short Version?

The Short Version 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 Short Version?

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