It takes the average reader 4 hours and 3 minutes to read Twice to the Gallows by Dominique Perrin
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
The tragic story of Bennie Swim's crime, and the legal scandal of his hanging have been legendary in New Brunswick folklore. Now, thanks to Dominique Perrin's extensive research and creatively written non-fiction novel, the complex scope of this story is presented for the first time. The author provides a highly credible account of what brought Bennie Swim to Benton Ridge with a gun in his pocket. He gives us a gripping account of the crime and its aftermath. He lays out a detailed narrative of the legal proceedings and the infamous hangings. In addition, the narrative provides a striking view of the social and cultural life of the times. Twice to the Gallows vividly portrays the disastrous consequences that can unfold from an accumulation of seemingly unavoidable circumstances. This is the classic definition of tragedy. In bringing his disciplined research and creative imagination to the Bennie Swim story, Dominique Perrin has made a significant contribution to New Brunswick literature and cultural history.
Twice to the Gallows by Dominique Perrin is 242 pages long, and a total of 60,984 words.
This makes it 82% the length of the average book. It also has 75% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 33 minutes to read Twice to the Gallows aloud.
Twice to the Gallows is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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