How Long to Read Little Nightmares, Little Dreams

How Long Does it Take to Read Little Nightmares, Little Dreams?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 44 minutes to read Little Nightmares, Little Dreams by Rachel Simon

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

Description

Rachel Simon’s debut, originally published in 1990, is a collection of stories about the struggle for love and intimacy, told from the point of view of adolescent girls, young mothers, and elderly women. Some are rooted in reality, others in magical realism, with tones ranging from serious to comic, sunny to dark. Throughout, Simon employs such a wide range of voices—sweet, shrewd, wistful, irascible, vulnerable, sensual—the Philadelphia Inquirer hailed her as “a literary ventriloquist.” Among the highlights are “Little Nightmares, Little Dreams,” in which an elderly couple enters the unknown by trying to dream the same dream; “Paint,” in which a runaway-turned-artist’s-model provokes protests after her naked body becomes the canvas; “Afterglow,” in which a plucky thirteen-year-old playing hooky is held hostage by an escaped convict; “Grandma Death,” in which an overbearing grandmother can’t seem to go anywhere without someone dropping dead; and “Better Than A Box of Dreams,” in which a maid irritated by her boss’s dream therapy sessions dreams her own fondest wish back to life. Little Nightmares, Little Dreams was presented on NPR’s Selected Shorts and the Lifetime program The Hidden Room. “Paint” and “The Speed of Love” were adapted by the Arden Theatre Company, and “Better Than A Box of Dreams” for InterAct Theatre, both in Philadelphia. This 2014 ebook rerelease includes four previously uncollected stories. It also includes a new introduction that tells the story of the book’s astonishing path to publication, reveals the inspiration behind several stories, and offers wisdom from a seasoned writing friend that writers everywhere will treasure.

How long is Little Nightmares, Little Dreams?

Little Nightmares, Little Dreams by Rachel Simon is 163 pages long, and a total of 41,239 words.

This makes it 55% the length of the average book. It also has 50% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Little Nightmares, Little Dreams Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 45 minutes to read Little Nightmares, Little Dreams aloud.

What Reading Level is Little Nightmares, Little Dreams?

Little Nightmares, Little Dreams is suitable for students ages 10 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 Little Nightmares, Little Dreams?

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