How Long to Read Tobacco Road

How Long Does it Take to Read Tobacco Road?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 51 minutes to read Tobacco Road by Erskine Caldwell

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

Description

Unsentimentally realistic, this classic novel is a reflection of the effects of poverty on tenant farmers in the South during the Great Depression. It focuses on the Lester family, former cotton farmers who continue to live on their ancestors' plantation even though it has long ceased to be prosperous. Jeeter and Ada Lester have 17 children, two of whom still live at home: Ellie May, their only unmarried daughter who has a cleft lip, and Dude, their youngest son who is mentally handicapped. The family's antics, while at times vile and perverse, depict the racism and moral ambiguity that...

How long is Tobacco Road?

Tobacco Road by Erskine Caldwell is 108 pages long, and a total of 27,864 words.

This makes it 36% the length of the average book. It also has 34% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Tobacco Road Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 32 minutes to read Tobacco Road aloud.

What Reading Level is Tobacco Road?

Tobacco Road is suitable for students ages 10 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.

Where Can I Buy Tobacco Road?

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