How long does it take to read Welcome to St. Hell?
Lewis Hancox
Welcome to St. Hell by Lewis Hancox takes about 5 hours 34 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 5 hours 34 minutes
A weekend read
First published 2022. 304 pages, about 83,600 words. Written for children.
12 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 9 hours 17 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 5 hours 34 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 3 hours 29 minutes |
The page count is the median across 4 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
"Welcome to St. Hell" is the title of a critically acclaimed graphic memoir by author and illustrator Lewis Hancox, which chronicles his experiences growing up as a trans teen in the UK. The 2022 book explores Lewis' teenage years, when a younger Lewis, named Lois, found out she was a male. It captures the challenges and experiences of growing up in a small town, navigating identity, and the complexities of adolescence. The narrative is both humorous and heartfelt, providing a relatable perspective on the struggles of being true to oneself.
Subjects: Comic books, strips, Cartoons and comics, Transgender youth, Transgender men, Gender identity, Identity (Psychology) in adolescence
