How Long to Read The Wapshot Chronicle

How Long Does it Take to Read The Wapshot Chronicle?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 19 minutes to read The Wapshot Chronicle by John Cheever

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

Description

When The Wapshot Chronicle was published in 1957, John Cheever was already recognized as a writer of superb short stories. But The Wapshot Chronicle, which won the 1958 National Book Award, established him as a major novelist. Based in part on Cheever’s adolescence in New England, the novel follows the destinies of the impecunious and wildly eccentric Wapshots of St. Botolphs, a quintessential Massachusetts fishing village. Here are the stories of Captain Leander Wapshot, venerable sea dog and would-be suicide; of his licentious older son, Moses; and of Moses’ adoring and errant younger...

How long is The Wapshot Chronicle?

The Wapshot Chronicle by John Cheever is 368 pages long, and a total of 94,944 words.

This makes it 124% the length of the average book. It also has 116% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Wapshot Chronicle Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 38 minutes to read The Wapshot Chronicle aloud.

What Reading Level is The Wapshot Chronicle?

The Wapshot Chronicle 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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