How Long to Read What is a Book?

How Long Does it Take to Read What is a Book??

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 41 minutes to read What is a Book? by David Kirby

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

Description

In What Is a Book? David Kirby addresses the making and consuming of literature by redefining the four components of the act of reading: writer, reader, critic, and book. He discusses his students, his work, and his practice as a teacher, writer, critic, and reader, and positions his theories and opinions as products of "real" life as much as academic exercise. Among the ideas animating the book are Kirby's beliefs that "devotion is more important than dissection" and "practice is more important than theory." Covering an impressive range of writers--from Emerson, Poe, and Melville to James...

How long is What is a Book??

What is a Book? by David Kirby is 221 pages long, and a total of 55,471 words.

This makes it 75% the length of the average book. It also has 68% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read What is a Book? Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 3 minutes to read What is a Book? aloud.

What Reading Level is What is a Book??

What is a Book? 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 What is a Book??

What is a Book? by David Kirby is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy What is a Book? by David Kirby on Amazon click the button below.