How Long to Read Charred Lullabies

How Long Does it Take to Read Charred Lullabies?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 32 minutes to read Charred Lullabies by E. Valentine Daniel

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

Description

How does an ethnographer write about violence? How can he make sense of violent acts, for himself and for his readers, without compromising its sheer excess and its meaning-defying core? How can he remain a scholarly observer when the country of his birth is engulfed by terror? These are some of the questions that engage Valentine Daniel in this exploration of life and death in contemporary Sri Lanka. In 1983 Daniel "walked into the ashes and mortal residue" of the violence that had occurred in his homeland. His planned project--the study of women's folk songs as ethnohistory--was immediately...

How long is Charred Lullabies?

Charred Lullabies by E. Valentine Daniel is 266 pages long, and a total of 68,096 words.

This makes it 90% the length of the average book. It also has 83% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Charred Lullabies Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 12 minutes to read Charred Lullabies aloud.

What Reading Level is Charred Lullabies?

Charred Lullabies 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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