How Long to Read Gwangju Uprising

How Long Does it Take to Read Gwangju Uprising?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 39 minutes to read Gwangju Uprising by Hwang Sok-yong

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

Description

The essential account of the South Korean 1980 pro-democracy rebellion On May 18, 1980, student activists gathered in the South Korean city of Gwangju to protest the coup d’état and the martial law government of General Chun Doo-hwan. The security forces responded with unmitigated violence. Over the next ten days hundreds of students, activists, and citizens were arrested, tortured, and murdered. The events of the uprising shaped over a decade of resistance to the repressive South Korean regime and paved the way for the country’s democratization. This fresh translation by Slin Jung of a text...

How long is Gwangju Uprising?

Gwangju Uprising by Hwang Sok-yong is 513 pages long, and a total of 129,789 words.

This makes it 173% the length of the average book. It also has 159% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Gwangju Uprising Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 49 minutes to read Gwangju Uprising aloud.

What Reading Level is Gwangju Uprising?

Gwangju Uprising 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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