How Long to Read Dear Alfonso

How Long Does it Take to Read Dear Alfonso?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 13 minutes to read Dear Alfonso by Mary Contini

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

Description

'This is how I was born. At 7.30 a.m. at the Istituto Annunziata in Napoli on 1 May 1925...' So begins a manuscript, handwritten by Carlo Contini, which lay forgotten and unread for years. The scrawling script unfolds an incredible tale of poverty, adventure and survival which Carlo had not shared with his family during his life time, but left as a moving and extraordinary legacy for them. Inspired by this document, Carlo's daughter-in-law, Mary Contini, relates in her inimitable style the story of Carlo's life from wartime Pozzuoli, near Naples, and Genoa, and eventually to Edinburgh, where he arrived in 1952 on a three-month visa to learn English. Here his life was to change forever when he met Olivia Crolla and married into her family business, the delicatessen Valvona & Crolla. His experiences and background were a key part of the development of that fledgling business. Heart-warming, moving and filled with laughter and love, Dear Alfonso is a wonderful celebration of food, family and friendship.

How long is Dear Alfonso?

Dear Alfonso by Mary Contini is 425 pages long, and a total of 108,375 words.

This makes it 143% the length of the average book. It also has 132% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Dear Alfonso Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 52 minutes to read Dear Alfonso aloud.

What Reading Level is Dear Alfonso?

Dear Alfonso 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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