How Long to Read Despair and Other Stories of Ottawa

How Long Does it Take to Read Despair and Other Stories of Ottawa?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 53 minutes to read Despair and Other Stories of Ottawa by Andre Alexis

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

Description

These eight stories reveal a world that’s both recognizable and strange: cities of anxiety and violence, where quiet inhabitants lead outwardly banal lives that conceal sinister interiors. The premises, both fantastic and surreal, are also eerily plausible; they often follow the logic of dreams where the real can appear in disguise. Though geographically rooted, the setting – from Ottawa to Toronto and the South of France – take on an ephemeral dimension: the geography is of the subconscious. With his darkly philosophical bent and sly humour, Alexis has fashioned an underworld and limned it...

How long is Despair and Other Stories of Ottawa?

Despair and Other Stories of Ottawa by Andre Alexis is 232 pages long, and a total of 58,464 words.

This makes it 78% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Despair and Other Stories of Ottawa Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 19 minutes to read Despair and Other Stories of Ottawa aloud.

What Reading Level is Despair and Other Stories of Ottawa?

Despair and Other Stories of Ottawa 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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