How Long to Read Darkness in Paradise

How Long Does it Take to Read Darkness in Paradise?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 34 minutes to read Darkness in Paradise by Gloria VanDemmeltraadt

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

Description

Onno VanDemmeltraadt was born in the Dutch East Indies and was six years old when the Japanese occupation of World War II began. In Darkness in Paradise, author Gloria VanDemmeltraadt—Onno’s wife—tells her husband’s story from the unique view of a young boy in the midst of darkness in his paradise. In this memoir, Gloria has captured both the horrors and humor of her husband’s early life in war-ravaged Indonesia. This recollection shares memories of fierce Japanese soldiers bursting into his family’s home, and later having one of them teach him to fish. Visions, such as Onno’s family running down the street with mattresses covering their heads as bullets fly by them, are stark. The stories tell the pains of war, but are filled with hope. Inspiring both tears and laughter throughout, Darkness in Paradise reveals layers of human compassion during the awful times of World War II. Praise for Darkness in Paradise “What a wonderful first-person read. Onno has such a magnificent recall of facts I felt like I was there with him during many of his adventures. Told from a child’s point of view, it’s about a country affected by WWII, and the subsequent Japanese occupation of Indonesia. You get a sense of the diverse cultures of Indonesia, both the native inhabitants as well as the mix of people from Holland who immigrated there. The many transitions of place, culture, and age are all brought to life.” —Connie Anderson, Author, When Polio Came Home

How long is Darkness in Paradise?

Darkness in Paradise by Gloria VanDemmeltraadt is 208 pages long, and a total of 53,664 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Darkness in Paradise Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 53 minutes to read Darkness in Paradise aloud.

What Reading Level is Darkness in Paradise?

Darkness in Paradise 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 Darkness in Paradise?

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