How Long to Read The Wonderful World of Bernies

How Long Does it Take to Read The Wonderful World of Bernies?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 33 minutes to read The Wonderful World of Bernies by Bernard Patten

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

Description

Told in the Irish manner this is the unofficial history of growing up in New York City (circa 1941-1962) without much adult supervision, but plenty of fun and adventure. Patten's uncle, Senator Bernard Michael Patten, avoided impeachment by one vote and refused the job of police commissioner of the City of New York because he said, "That job is too corrupt even for a Patten. We Irish have no objection to prostitution or numbers, but we can't brook (stand) powders." (Powers is Irish talk for drugs.) Without police protection powders can't exist in Harlem." Patten's father, Queens District Attorney Bernard Michael Patten, loved sending Murder One criminals to the electric chair. He said, "Riding the lightning is definitely a penalty and pretty permanent too." (Riding the lightning is District Attorney talk for electrocution.) Thus we have here in this little book the true quill, the red thread of life, the back biting and political jealousies, even horses that take drugs and true stories about the covert world of underground gambling and the REALLY BAD GUYS who tried to rule New York City in that era. There have been two major criticisms of the book: 1. Not enough stories about his father's murder cases and 2. Too many stories about his father's murder cases. The major defect is the book does not end with a chase scene. But his father's murder cases and his uncle's power politics adventures make up for that omission. This is not a children's book and is probably not recommended reading for most adults.

How long is The Wonderful World of Bernies?

The Wonderful World of Bernies by Bernard Patten is 326 pages long, and a total of 83,456 words.

This makes it 110% the length of the average book. It also has 102% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Wonderful World of Bernies Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 36 minutes to read The Wonderful World of Bernies aloud.

What Reading Level is The Wonderful World of Bernies?

The Wonderful World of Bernies 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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