How Long to Read God's Bits of Wood

How Long Does it Take to Read God's Bits of Wood?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 6 minutes to read God's Bits of Wood by Sembène Ousmane

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

Description

It is 1947 and the workers on the Dakar-Niger Railway have come out on strike. Sembène Ousmane, in this vivid and moving novel, evokes all of the colour, passion and tragedy of those decisive years in history. 'Ever since they left Thiès, the women had not stopped singing. As soon as one group allowed the refrain to die, another picked it up, and new verses were born at the hazard of chance or inspiration, one word leading to another and each finding, in its turn, its rhythm and its place. No one was very sure any longer where the song began, or if it had an ending.' God's Bits of Wood is Sembène Ousmane's internationally renowned novel, based on his own experiences of the landmark 1947 railroad strike that spread across French West Africa. 'A classic.' Guardian 'Ousmane Sembène [was] a crucial figure in Africa's postcolonial cultural awakening.' New York Times 'A powerful story.' Kirkus Translated from the French by Francis Price.

How long is God's Bits of Wood?

God's Bits of Wood by Sembène Ousmane is 357 pages long, and a total of 91,749 words.

This makes it 120% the length of the average book. It also has 112% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read God's Bits of Wood Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 21 minutes to read God's Bits of Wood aloud.

What Reading Level is God's Bits of Wood?

God's Bits of Wood 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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