How Long to Read The Spook who Sat by the Door

How Long Does it Take to Read The Spook who Sat by the Door?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 20 minutes to read The Spook who Sat by the Door by Sam Greenlee

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

Description

A classic in the black literary tradition, The Spook Who Sat by the Door is both a comment on the civil rights problems in the United States in the late 1960s and a serious attempt to focus on the issue of black militancy. Dan Freeman, the "spook who sat by the door," is enlisted in the CIA's elitist espionage program. Upon mastering agency tactics, however, he drops out to train young Chicago blacks as "Freedom Fighters" in this explosive, award-winning novel. As a story of one man's reaction to ruling-class hypocrisy, the book is autobiographical and personal. As a tale of a man's reaction to oppression, it is universal.

How long is The Spook who Sat by the Door?

The Spook who Sat by the Door by Sam Greenlee is 260 pages long, and a total of 65,000 words.

This makes it 88% the length of the average book. It also has 79% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Spook who Sat by the Door Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 55 minutes to read The Spook who Sat by the Door aloud.

What Reading Level is The Spook who Sat by the Door?

The Spook who Sat by the Door 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 Spook who Sat by the Door?

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