How many pages is Behind the Seams?

335 pages, which is about 101,000 words and 6½ hrs of reading. Editions vary, and only Hardcover lists a page count for it, so treat it as approximate.

Is Behind the Seams worth reading?

On early ratings, we score it 6.3 out of 10 for the time it takes — worth it for some readers. Only 15 readers have rated it on Hardcover so far, so the score leans on the library average and will move as more ratings arrive; at about 6½ hrs at an average pace it gives back 0.1 for its length.

How long is the Behind the Seams audiobook?

About 11 hrs, estimated from the 101,000 words at a typical narration pace of 150 words a minute. Real editions vary by narrator, usually by well under an hour.

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Behind the Seams

Name: Behind the Seams
Author: Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton

6½ hrsto read

6.3early score

At your speed≈ 6½ hrs

Pages335

Audiobook≈ 11 hrs

Times shown for 250 words a minute (average)

335 pages works out to roughly 101,000 words. At an average 250 words a minute that is 6½ hrs — a weekend's reading.

15 readers have rated it on Hardcover so far — enough for an early score, not yet a firm one.

Worth-it score 6.3/10 — Worth it for some readers (early). Readers 6.4 (15 early ratings on Hardcover) − length 0.1 = 6.3. How the score works →

How long does it take to read Behind the Seams?

Behind the Seams is 335 pages, or roughly 101,000 words. How long that takes depends on how fast you read:

Estimated reading time for Behind the Seams at three reading speeds.
Your pace	Words per minute	Time to finish
Slow	175	9½ hrs
Average	250	6½ hrs
Fast	400	4 hrs

Estimated at about 300 words per page. Most adults read between 200 and 300 words a minute — set your own pace and every time on the site adjusts. Prefer to listen? At a typical narration pace of 150 words a minute the audiobook runs about 11 hrs — an estimate from the word count, since narrators vary.

Common questions

How long does it take to read Behind the Seams?: About 6½ hrs at an average reading speed of 250 words per minute. Behind the Seams runs 335 pages, roughly 101,000 words — so at a slower 175 wpm it is nearer 9½ hrs, and at 400 wpm closer to 4 hrs.
How many pages is Behind the Seams?: 335 pages, which is about 101,000 words and 6½ hrs of reading. Editions vary, and only Hardcover lists a page count for it, so treat it as approximate.
Is Behind the Seams worth reading?: On early ratings, we score it 6.3 out of 10 for the time it takes — worth it for some readers. Only 15 readers have rated it on Hardcover so far, so the score leans on the library average and will move as more ratings arrive; at about 6½ hrs at an average pace it gives back 0.1 for its length.
How long is the Behind the Seams audiobook?: About 11 hrs, estimated from the 101,000 words at a typical narration pace of 150 words a minute. Real editions vary by narrator, usually by well under an hour.

From the publisher

In Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, global superstar Dolly Parton shares, for the first time, the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion, including how she developed her own, distinctly Dolly style, which has defied convention and endeared her to fans around the world. Featuring behind-the-scenes stories from Dolly…

Parton’s life and career, and the largest reveal of her private costume archive, this gorgeously photographed book spotlights her most unforgettable looks from the 1960s to now. The sky-high heels, famous wigs, bold makeup, eye-catching stage clothes—she shares them all. Along the way, Parton discusses memorable outfits from her past, from the clothes her mother would sew out of feed sacks (including her “Coat of Many Colors”) and the bold dresses and hairdos that shook up Nashville, to the bunny suit on the cover of Playboy, evening wear at Studio 54, costumes from her most famous film and TV roles, and the daring styles that continue to entertain and inspire today. Filled with candor, humor, and lots and lots of rhinestones, Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones is a shining tribute to one of the most beloved musicians in history, a treasured keepsake for anyone who loves Dolly Parton, and an indispensable guide to forging your own path to beauty and confidence.