How Long to Read Tom Wolfe's America

How Long Does it Take to Read Tom Wolfe's America?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 36 minutes to read Tom Wolfe's America by Kevin T. McEneaney

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

Description

While The Right Stuff and The Bonfire of the Vanities remain perhaps his best-known works, Tom Wolfe's journalism and fiction continues to enjoy a large audience, perhaps chiefly because of the variety of his subjects and his controversial approach to them. Here, McEneaney offers an account of the man and his works, explaining along the way Wolfe's use of irony, his obsessive themes, and even his use of pranks. More comprehensive in scope than any preceding book on Wolfe, it offers accurate and accessible commentary based upon what Wolfe admits about his own work. In this new book, Wolfe's work is put in journalistic and literary context. The reliability of Wolfe's journalism is discussed, especially when there are alternative narrations to events he has depicted. McEneaney also examines the Wolfe's use of pranks that he plays on readers at times, and uncovers the influences on Wolfe that have contributed to his unique style. Finally, the author discusses Wolfe's impact on other writers. Readers will gain access into Wolfe's world through this detailed and colorful work.

How long is Tom Wolfe's America?

Tom Wolfe's America by Kevin T. McEneaney is 209 pages long, and a total of 54,131 words.

This makes it 71% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Tom Wolfe's America Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 55 minutes to read Tom Wolfe's America aloud.

What Reading Level is Tom Wolfe's America?

Tom Wolfe's America 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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