How Long to Read Gardens in the Dunes

How Long Does it Take to Read Gardens in the Dunes?

It takes the average reader 8 hours to read Gardens in the Dunes by Leslie Marmon Silko

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

Description

A sweeping, multifaceted tale of a young Native American pulled between the cherished traditions of a heritage on the brink of extinction and an encroaching white culture, Gardens in the Dunes is the powerful story of one woman’s quest to reconcile two worlds that are diametrically opposed. At the center of this struggle is Indigo, who is ripped from her tribe, the Sand Lizard people, by white soldiers who destroy her home and family. Placed in a government school to learn the ways of a white child, Indigo is rescued by the kind-hearted Hattie and her worldly husband, Edward, who undertake to...

How long is Gardens in the Dunes?

Gardens in the Dunes by Leslie Marmon Silko is 480 pages long, and a total of 120,000 words.

This makes it 162% the length of the average book. It also has 147% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Gardens in the Dunes Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 55 minutes to read Gardens in the Dunes aloud.

What Reading Level is Gardens in the Dunes?

Gardens in the Dunes 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 Gardens in the Dunes?

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