How Long to Read Devil on the Cross

How Long Does it Take to Read Devil on the Cross?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 20 minutes to read Devil on the Cross by Ngugi wa Thiong'o

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

Description

The great Kenyan writer and Nobel Prize nominee’s novel that he wrote in secret, on toilet paper, while in prison—featuring an introduction by Namwali Serpell, the author of the novel The Old Drift One of the cornerstones of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s fame, Devil on the Cross is a powerful fictional critique of capitalism. It tells the tragic story of Wariinga, a young woman who moves from a rural Kenyan town to the capital, Nairobi, only to be exploited by her boss and later by a corrupt businessman. As she struggles to survive, Wariinga begins to realize that her problems are only symptoms of a...

How long is Devil on the Cross?

Devil on the Cross by Ngugi wa Thiong'o is 320 pages long, and a total of 80,000 words.

This makes it 108% the length of the average book. It also has 98% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Devil on the Cross Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 17 minutes to read Devil on the Cross aloud.

What Reading Level is Devil on the Cross?

Devil on the Cross 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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