đź“– How Long Does It Take to Read When Crickets Cry?
When Crickets Cry is 352 pages long, which means it has around 88,000 words (estimated 250 words per page). Wondering how much time you’ll need to finish it? Let’s break it down:
⏳ Reading Time Based on Speed
- Average Reader (200 words per minute): About 7 hours and 20 minutes—perfect for a relaxed weekend or a few cozy evenings with tea and snacks.
- Slower Reader (150 words per minute): Prefer to take your time? It’ll take around 9 hours and 47 minutes—enjoy it over several days at your own pace.
- Fast Reader (300 words per minute): Speed through in just 4 hours and 53 minutes—a quick, exciting read!
⏳ What If You Read One Hour a Day?
If you set aside just one hour each day, here’s how long it’ll take:
- At 200 words per minute: You’ll get through 48 pages per session and finish in 8 days—less than a week!
- At 150 words per minute: Reading 36 pages daily, you’ll wrap up in 10 days—a relaxed, no-rush read.
- At 300 words per minute: Speeding through 72 pages per session, you’ll be done in just 5 days!
đź“š No Rush, Just Enjoy the Story!
No matter how fast or slow you go, When Crickets Cry is here for you. Whether you devour it in a weekend or savor it over time, it’s a fun, immersive read whenever you’re ready to jump in!
From the bestselling author of The Mountain Between Us comes the moving story of a man with a painful past, a little girl with a doubtful future, and a shared journey toward healing for both of their hearts.
It begins on the shaded town square in a sleepy Southern town. A spirited seven-year-old has a brisk business at her lemonade stand. But the little girl’s pretty yellow dress can’t quite hide the ugly scar on her chest.
Her latest customer, a bearded stranger, drains his cup and heads to his car, his mind on a boat he’s restoring at a nearby lake. The stranger understands more about the scar than he wants to admit. And the beat-up bread truck careening around the corner with its radio blaring is about to change the trajectory of both their lives.
Before it’s over, they’ll both know there are painful reasons why crickets cry . . . and that miracles lurk around unexpected corners.
Praise for When Crickets Cry:
“If you read any book this year, this is the one.” —Coffee Time Romance
“Charming characters and twists that keep the pages turning.” —Southern Living
- A Southern Living Book of the Month selection
- Stand-alone contemporary Christian fiction (approx. 85,000 words)
- Also by Charles Martin: The Letter Keeper, The Mountain Between Us, Send Down the Rain, and Chasing Fireflies