How Long to Read The Widow's Children: A Novel

How Long Does it Take to Read The Widow's Children: A Novel?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read The Widow's Children: A Novel by Paula Fox

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

Description

"Chekhovian. . . . Every line of Fox's story, every gesture of her characters, is alive and surprising."—Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, New York Times On the eve of their trip to Africa, Laura Maldonada Clapper and her husband, Desmond, sit in a New York City hotel room, drinking scotch-and-sodas and awaiting the arrival of three friends: Clara Hansen, Laura's timid, brow-beaten daughter from a previous marriage; Carlos, Laura's flamboyant and charming brother; and Peter Rice, a melancholy editor whom Laura hasn't seen for over a year. But what begins as a bon voyage party soon parlays into a...

How long is The Widow's Children: A Novel?

The Widow's Children: A Novel by Paula Fox is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Widow's Children: A Novel Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read The Widow's Children: A Novel aloud.

What Reading Level is The Widow's Children: A Novel?

The Widow's Children: A Novel 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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