How Long to Read Waiting for the Messiah

How Long Does it Take to Read Waiting for the Messiah?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read Waiting for the Messiah by Irving Layton

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

Description

Enigmatic and explosive, Irving Layton was indisputably one of this country's most controversial literary figures. His flamboyant style and outspokenness won him friends and enemies. His visceral and lyrical poetry earned him reverence and international acclaim. In Waiting for the Messiah, first published in 1985, Layton writes openly about his life and the discordant impulses that shaped him into the provocative poet and personality that he became. With the vitality, passion, and intimacy that characterizes his verse, his memoir -- covering the years between 1912 and 1946 -- sheds welcome...

How long is Waiting for the Messiah?

Waiting for the Messiah by Irving Layton is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Waiting for the Messiah Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read Waiting for the Messiah aloud.

What Reading Level is Waiting for the Messiah?

Waiting for the Messiah 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.

Where Can I Buy Waiting for the Messiah?

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