How Long to Read The Sound of the Shuttle

How Long Does it Take to Read The Sound of the Shuttle?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 20 minutes to read The Sound of the Shuttle by Gerald Dawe

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

Description

The Sound of the Shuttle is an eloquent and compelling selection of essays written over four decades by Belfast-born poet Gerald Dawe, exploring the difficult and at times neglected territory of cultural belonging and northern Protestantism. The title, taken from a letter of John Keats during a journey through the north-east in 1818, evokes the lives, now erased from history, of the thousands of workers in the linen industry, tobacco factories and shipyards of Belfast. Sketching in literary, social and political contexts to widen the frame of reference, Dawe offers fascinating insights into...

How long is The Sound of the Shuttle?

The Sound of the Shuttle by Gerald Dawe is 200 pages long, and a total of 50,000 words.

This makes it 67% the length of the average book. It also has 61% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Sound of the Shuttle Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 33 minutes to read The Sound of the Shuttle aloud.

What Reading Level is The Sound of the Shuttle?

The Sound of the Shuttle 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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