How Long to Read Black Gods, Green Islands

How Long Does it Take to Read Black Gods, Green Islands?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 43 minutes to read Black Gods, Green Islands by Geoffrey Holder

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

Description

This is a collection of folk tales from the exotic island of Trinidad, woven out of the vivid legends that live in the minds of the island’s handsome inhabitants. Witchcraft and curses that spell death hang in the air, with happiness always just a step away from disaster. The distinctions between man, nature, and the animal world blur and recede when a hunter shakes off the evil of the city and glides lithely into the forest, when a boa constrictor comes to the aid of a young married couple, or when a servant girl hears the beckoning call of the sea god. There is about these tales a dream quality—of women in white lace dresses, men in bright shirts and pantaloons, their sudden joys, and their no less sudden griefs. Moving in a rhythm of their own, streaked by the wild logic of pagan lore, these stories of a place in the Caribbean where fact and fancy entwine are enchanting. In an article in Esquire Magazine entitled “The Renaissance Man/1957” Helen Lawrenson wrote of Geoffrey Holder: Every once in a while there comes along a man so multi-talented in the arts that no one specific field can satisfy his creative energy... Newest and most promising of this type of exuberant virtuoso is an extraordinary young man named Geoffrey Holder, who...since he came to this country from his native Trinidad, has achieved recognition as a painter, actor, creative dancer, singer, choreographer, composer, librettist, costume designer, scenic designer, writer and photographer. Michael Myerberg, the theatrical entrepreneur...calls him “the greatest talent that; has appeared in recent years, with a fantastic intelligence...one of the truly great ones!” Assisted by Tom Harshman, a well-traveled freelance writer, Mr. Holder claims a permanent place in the world of writing with BLACK GODS, GREEN ISLANDS.

How long is Black Gods, Green Islands?

Black Gods, Green Islands by Geoffrey Holder is 389 pages long, and a total of 100,751 words.

This makes it 131% the length of the average book. It also has 123% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Black Gods, Green Islands Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 10 minutes to read Black Gods, Green Islands aloud.

What Reading Level is Black Gods, Green Islands?

Black Gods, Green Islands 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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