How Long to Read The Ugly History of Beautiful Things

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ugly History of Beautiful Things?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read The Ugly History of Beautiful Things by Katy Kelleher

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

Description

Paris Review contributor Katy Kelleher explores our obsession with gorgeous things, unveiling the fraught histories of makeup, flowers, perfume, silk, and other beautiful objects. Katy Kelleher has spent much of her life chasing beauty. As a child, she uprooted handfuls of purple, fragrant little flowers from the earth, plucked iridescent seashells from the beach, and dug for turquoise stones in her backyard. As a teenager she applied glittery shimmer to her eyelids after religiously dabbing on her signature scent of orange blossoms and jasmine. And as an adult, she coveted gleaming marble...

How long is The Ugly History of Beautiful Things?

The Ugly History of Beautiful Things by Katy Kelleher is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ugly History of Beautiful Things Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read The Ugly History of Beautiful Things aloud.

What Reading Level is The Ugly History of Beautiful Things?

The Ugly History of Beautiful Things 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 Ugly History of Beautiful Things?

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