How Long to Read Daughters of the West Indies

How Long Does it Take to Read Daughters of the West Indies?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 6 minutes to read Daughters of the West Indies by Anthea Japal

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

Description

In the West Indies, women are expected to be strong. Some of them are the cornerstone of numerous single-parent families, and they do their best, for better or for worse, to raise their children. The passivity of women underscores their collective sense of worth, and this plague is passed from mother to daughter and beyond. In the islands, women are raised to accept their roles as second-class citizens, to be used and manipulated. So when Cesselee, a teenage mother, rises up to challenge this expectation and avenge her rape, her misogynistic culture fights back. Angered by what she considers to be injustice, she follows the dubious advice of her childhood friend, Little Johnny, who loses his life in a fire while trying to save a homeless drifter. Cesselee is imprisoned after she sets her tormentor's dental office on fire. Now, her rapist remains free, basically unpunished for his acts as she is dealt a harsh sentence for hers. In a series of letters to her lover, Cesselee shares her deepest thoughts, cherished memories of her childhood, and her hopes for the future. In prison, Cesselee finds strength in the plight of the women she meets. Yet despite the friendship of a female prison guard, Roberta, and fellow inmate Vicky; the support of her mother, Mary; and a marriage proposal from Warden Moore, the experience proves too much for the gentle beauty.

How long is Daughters of the West Indies?

Daughters of the West Indies by Anthea Japal 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 Daughters of the West Indies Aloud?

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

What Reading Level is Daughters of the West Indies?

Daughters of the West Indies 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.

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