It takes the average reader 3 hours and 33 minutes to read American Dreams by Eduardo Gonzalez ViaÐa
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
No one knows how Porfirio entered the United States. Some say he traveled on the winds of a sandstorm, others say he walked over the hills, and still others say he flew. In the first story of this masterful collection, Porfirio, the donkey, follows the very real, human flight north. Whimsical and magical, PorfirioÍs journey becomes mythologized as part of the lore of the trail of people moving north. From DoÐa AsunciÑn, who by sheer force of will helps her terminally ill son outwit scienceto a very exhausted Lady Death who has lost all interest in her vocationto a bottle-blond phone sex girl whoÍs looking for loveGonzàlez ViaÐa pens bold and powerful depictions of immigrant life. Infused with the hearty folk traditions of Latin America, these stories follow immigrants as they face fierce challenges in adapting to life on the other side of the border.
American Dreams by Eduardo Gonzalez ViaÐa is 212 pages long, and a total of 53,424 words.
This makes it 72% the length of the average book. It also has 65% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 51 minutes to read American Dreams aloud.
American Dreams 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.
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