How Long to Read Commander of the River

How Long Does it Take to Read Commander of the River?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 6 minutes to read Commander of the River by Ubah Cristina Ali Farah

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

Description

From an early age, Yabar listened to Aunt Rosa's story of the commander of the river. Somali legend tells of how two wise men were entrusted with creating a river, because their country had none and had no drinking water. But when crocodiles found their way into the water, the people elected a commander of the river to control the beasts and allow access to the water. To know Good, you must live with necessary Evil. After his father abandoned him, Yabar sets out on a journey to discover what became of him. Sent from his home in Rome to his aunt's house in London, Yabar will discover a terrible family secret, which he may want to forget. The Commander of the River is a timeless and compelling coming-of-age story set in contemporary Italy. The second novel by acclaimed Somali Italian writer Ubah Cristina Ali Farah, it explores themes of racism, trauma, adolescent angst, and the rebellious torments of the young.

How long is Commander of the River?

Commander of the River by Ubah Cristina Ali Farah is 184 pages long, and a total of 46,736 words.

This makes it 62% the length of the average book. It also has 57% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Commander of the River Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 15 minutes to read Commander of the River aloud.

What Reading Level is Commander of the River?

Commander of the River 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 Commander of the River?

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