How Long to Read Death of An Idealist

How Long Does it Take to Read Death of An Idealist?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 48 minutes to read Death of An Idealist by Beverley Naidoo

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

Description

Death of an Idealist is the biography of Neil Aggett, the only white person to die while being held in custody by South Africa’s apartheid security police. A medical doctor who worked most of the week as an unpaid trade union organiser, Aggett’s stark non-materialism, shared by his partner Dr Elizabeth Floyd, aroused suspicions. When their names appeared on a list of ‘Close Comrades’ prepared for opposition leaders in exile they were among a swathe of union activists detained in 1981. After 70 days in detention Aggett was found hanging from the bars of the steel grille in his cell in John...

How long is Death of An Idealist?

Death of An Idealist by Beverley Naidoo is 516 pages long, and a total of 132,096 words.

This makes it 174% the length of the average book. It also has 161% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Death of An Idealist Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 1 minute to read Death of An Idealist aloud.

What Reading Level is Death of An Idealist?

Death of An Idealist 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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