How Long to Read Hyacinth: A Costly Jamaican Slave

How Long Does it Take to Read Hyacinth: A Costly Jamaican Slave?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 51 minutes to read Hyacinth: A Costly Jamaican Slave by John Charlton

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

Description

Hyacinth is the daughter of a Jamaican plantation owner and one of his slaves and is married to a sailor who deserted the British Navy and settled in Jamaica. The story is set in the early 19th century. Hyacinth incurs the hostility of her half-brothers who see her as a threat to their authority on her father's sugar plantation. Her life thus becomes one of great complexity with trials and triumphs amid travel and adventure. Lives and relationships unfold before the reader as lived by real people who either endured or benefitted from slavery. Historical context and descriptions of locations are real. Feisty Hyacinth and her faithful Albert await your pleasure.

How long is Hyacinth: A Costly Jamaican Slave?

Hyacinth: A Costly Jamaican Slave by John Charlton is 231 pages long, and a total of 57,981 words.

This makes it 78% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Hyacinth: A Costly Jamaican Slave Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 16 minutes to read Hyacinth: A Costly Jamaican Slave aloud.

What Reading Level is Hyacinth: A Costly Jamaican Slave?

Hyacinth: A Costly Jamaican Slave 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.

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