How Long to Read Behind the Mountains

How Long Does it Take to Read Behind the Mountains?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 13 minutes to read Behind the Mountains by Edwidge Danticat

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

Description

A lyrical and poignant coming-of-age story about one girl's immigration experience, as she moves from Haiti to New York City, by award-winning author Edwidge Danticat. It is election time in Haiti, and bombs are going off in the capital city of Port-au-Prince. During a visit from her home in rural Haiti, Celiane Espérance and her mother are nearly killed. Looking at her country with new eyes, Celiane gains a fresh resolve to be reunited with her father in Brooklyn, New York. The harsh winter and concrete landscape of her new home are a shock to Celiane, who witnesses her parents' struggle to...

How long is Behind the Mountains?

Behind the Mountains by Edwidge Danticat is 192 pages long, and a total of 48,384 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Behind the Mountains Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 24 minutes to read Behind the Mountains aloud.

What Reading Level is Behind the Mountains?

Behind the Mountains is suitable for students ages 10 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 Behind the Mountains?

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