How Long to Read Desert of the Heart

How Long Does it Take to Read Desert of the Heart?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 3 minutes to read Desert of the Heart by Jane Rule

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

Description

“A landmark work of lesbian fiction” and the basis for the acclaimed film Desert Hearts (The New York Times). Against the backdrop of Reno, Nevada, in the late 1950s, award-winning author Jane Rule chronicles a love affair between two women. When Desert of the Heart opens, Evelyn Hall is on a plane that will take her from her old life in Oakland, California, to Reno, where she plans to divorce her husband of sixteen years. A voluntary exile in a brave new world, she meets a woman who will change her life. Fifteen years younger, Ann Childs works as a change apron in a casino. Evelyn is instantly drawn to the fiercely independent Ann, and their friendship soon evolves into a romantic relationship. An English professor who had always led a conventional life, Evelyn suddenly finds all her beliefs about love, morality, and identity called into question. Peopled by a cast of unforgettable characters, this is a novel that dares to ask whether love between two women can last.

How long is Desert of the Heart?

Desert of the Heart by Jane Rule is 296 pages long, and a total of 75,776 words.

This makes it 100% the length of the average book. It also has 93% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Desert of the Heart Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 54 minutes to read Desert of the Heart aloud.

What Reading Level is Desert of the Heart?

Desert of the Heart 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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