How Long to Read The Van

How Long Does it Take to Read The Van?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 20 minutes to read The Van by Roddy Doyle

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

Description

Roddy Doyle’s acclaimed Booker Prize-nominated novel, “a darker portrayal of midlife crisis and an expansively farcical chain of misadventures” (The New York Times Book Review) Jimmy Rabitte, Sr., is unemployed, spending his days alone and miserable. When his best friend, Bimbo, also gets laid off, they keep busy by being miserable together. Things seem to look up when they buy a decrepit fish-and-chips van and go into business, selling cheap grub to the drunk and the hungry—and keeping one step ahead of the environmental health officers. Set during the heady days of Ireland’s brief, euphoric...

How long is The Van?

The Van by Roddy Doyle 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 Van Aloud?

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

What Reading Level is The Van?

The Van 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 Van?

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