How Long to Read Castles of Deferred Dreams

How Long Does it Take to Read Castles of Deferred Dreams?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 53 minutes to read Castles of Deferred Dreams by Dorothy Stallworth

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

Description

It is a cold, rainy night in 1925 in the pine hills of Georgia, when a young girl, covered with moss and dead leaves, is discovered on the doorstep of a castle designated as an orphanage for Negro girls. She is named Cleopatra by staff members, who are thrilled to receive their first resident; their excitement quickly wanes, however, when she is diagnosed with typhoid fever. No one knows if she will survive the night. But it turns out the little swamp girl is stronger than anyone ever imagined. She survives her bout with the terrible diseaseonly to reveal that she has amnesia. Haunted by past trauma and plagued by episodes of sleepwalking, Cleo embarks on a coming-of-age journey during which she slowly pieces together an identity, embraces her past, and discovers her destiny. In the midst of a dangerous and unpredictable landscape, Cleo is about to realize just how important she will become to the future of the south. Set in the pre-war, Jim Crow south, CASTLES OF DEFERRED DREAMS is a haunting and evocative exploration of race and identity, love and loss, as seen through the eyes of Cleo Marshall, a tragic and unforgettable heroine. Kasi Lemmons, filmmaker

How long is Castles of Deferred Dreams?

Castles of Deferred Dreams by Dorothy Stallworth is 172 pages long, and a total of 43,344 words.

This makes it 58% the length of the average book. It also has 53% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Castles of Deferred Dreams Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 56 minutes to read Castles of Deferred Dreams aloud.

What Reading Level is Castles of Deferred Dreams?

Castles of Deferred Dreams 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.

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