How Long to Read Blood Orange

How Long Does it Take to Read Blood Orange?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 57 minutes to read Blood Orange by Troy Blacklaws

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

Description

Troy Blacklaws’s follow-up to his internationally acclaimed Karoo Boy is the bittersweet tale of a South African boy coming of age during apartheid Gecko’s childhood is one of sheltered, almost magical innocence on a farm in Natal. He spends his days taking barefoot expeditions with his dogs and his nights listening to Springbok Radio, unaware of the cruel force in his life that apartheid will soon become. With the start of high school in the Cape, Gecko is thrust into a political and personal awakening that is both tragic and heartfelt. With conscription into the South African army looming over him, Gecko’s future is as uncertain as his country’s. Blood Orange evokes the absurdity, longing, and fear of growing up white in the last decades of apartheid.

How long is Blood Orange?

Blood Orange by Troy Blacklaws is 234 pages long, and a total of 59,436 words.

This makes it 79% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Blood Orange Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 24 minutes to read Blood Orange aloud.

What Reading Level is Blood Orange?

Blood Orange 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.

Where Can I Buy Blood Orange?

Blood Orange by Troy Blacklaws is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Blood Orange by Troy Blacklaws on Amazon click the button below.