How Long to Read The World of Patience Gromes
By Scott C. Davis
How Long Does it Take to Read The World of Patience Gromes?
It takes the average reader 4 hours and 54 minutes to read The World of Patience Gromes by Scott C. Davis
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Description
In 1970, Patience Gromes was an 83 year old widow who lived on State Street in Fulton, one of the poorest neighbourhoods of Richmond, Virginia. This non-fiction narrative traces the life of Patience Gromes, her family, her neighbours from the War between the States to the War on Poverty. Meet Patience's grandfather who escaped slavery 14 years before the Civil War. Experience the hard years of Reconstruction, the cruelty of De Jure Segregation, the triumph of Civil Rights. Probe the complexities and ironies of neighbourhood life under urban renewal and the War on Poverty.
How long is The World of Patience Gromes?
The World of Patience Gromes by Scott C. Davis is 292 pages long, and a total of 73,584 words.
This makes it 99% the length of the average book. It also has 90% more words than the average book.
How Long Does it Take to Read The World of Patience Gromes Aloud?
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 42 minutes to read The World of Patience Gromes aloud.
What Reading Level is The World of Patience Gromes?
The World of Patience Gromes 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.
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