How Long to Read Family

By Jin Ba

How Long Does it Take to Read Family?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 40 minutes to read Family by Jin Ba

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

Description

The first half of the 20th century was a period of great turmoil in China, with thousands of years of established civilization being uprooted by a radical socialist revolution. Family, one of the most popular Chinese novels of that time, vividly reflects that turmoil and serves as a basis for understanding what followed; this accurate English translation is an ideal example of the effectiveness of fiction as a vehicle for translating the experience of one culture to another very different one. Family was written in 1931 as the first part of Pa Chin's (Ba Jin's) trilogy Turbulent Stream, which as been compared to the classic Dream of the Red Chamber for its superb portrayal of the family life and society of its time. Drawn largely from Ba Jin's own experience, Family is the story of the Kao family compound, consisting of four generations plus servants; it's essentially a picture of the conflict between old China and the new tide rising to destroy it, as manifested in the daily lives of the Kao family.

How long is Family?

Family by Jin Ba is 329 pages long, and a total of 85,211 words.

This makes it 111% the length of the average book. It also has 104% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Family Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 45 minutes to read Family aloud.

What Reading Level is Family?

Family 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.