How Long to Read This Boy

How Long Does it Take to Read This Boy?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 8 minutes to read This Boy by Alan Johnson

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

Description

'The best memoir by a politician you will ever read' The Times School on the Kings Road, Chelsea in the Swinging 60s, the rock-and-roll years, the race riots; this boy has seen it all. Alan Johnson's childhood was not so much difficult as unusual - particularly for a man who was destined to become Home Secretary. Not in respect of the poverty, which was shared with many of those living in Britain's post-war slums, but in its transition from being part of a two-parent family to having a single mother and then to no parents at all... This is essentially the story of two incredible women: Alan's...

How long is This Boy?

This Boy by Alan Johnson is 304 pages long, and a total of 77,216 words.

This makes it 103% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read This Boy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 1 minute to read This Boy aloud.

What Reading Level is This Boy?

This Boy 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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