How Long to Read Facing My Phantoms

How Long Does it Take to Read Facing My Phantoms?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 42 minutes to read Facing My Phantoms by Sheeba Shivangini Shah

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

Description

About the Book : - Facing My Phantoms is a fictional rendering of the most tumultuous period of Nepalese history from the 1930s till the present day. Through the eyes of Sanjeevani, the story describes an ongoing socio-economic and political process that has been on since over half a century. It draws upon the painful transformation from a feudal society into a hopefully more egalitarian one. Rebelling against the rigid norms of society, Sanjeevani finds herself equally in rebellion with her conscience. Through Sanjeevani's consciousness, writing a biography of her grandmother, the novel depicts characters whose lives history has thrown completely out of gear. Amid the all-pervasive chaos of a nation caught up in the throes of a bloody insurgency, the protagonist moves back and forth in time as she attempts to discover her true self within the chaotic conflicts of her conscience. History, politics, sex and violence combine to make a fascinating read. Represents the bewildered minds of the Nepalese youth during the Maoist insurgency period in Nepal. A spellbinding love story between a hardcore Maoist and a member of the royal family. Voices the sentiments of a nation in transition chaotic, fearful but ever hopeful. An interesting blend of fact and fiction coming straight from the heart of Sheeba Shah, a scion of Nepal's erstwhile royal family. Facing My Phantoms weaves a dark fairy tale around the past with an uncanny and intimate look at the present. Facts and fiction overlap to show the unhealed wounds inflicted by history, to tug at your heart strings and shock you. About the Author : - A scion of Nepal's erstwhile royal family, Sheeba Shah is married to the nephew of the slain king Birendra and his wife Aishwarya. The only member of the former first family of Nepal opting to become a full-time fiction writer, Sheeba's writing is marked by her determination to tackle subjects that are both fascinating and taboo. She is also the author of Beyond the Illusion and Loyals of the Crown. She lives in Kathmandu with her husband and two daughters.

How long is Facing My Phantoms?

Facing My Phantoms by Sheeba Shivangini Shah is 281 pages long, and a total of 70,531 words.

This makes it 95% the length of the average book. It also has 86% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Facing My Phantoms Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 25 minutes to read Facing My Phantoms aloud.

What Reading Level is Facing My Phantoms?

Facing My Phantoms 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.

Where Can I Buy Facing My Phantoms?

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