How Long to Read Lucinda Sly

How Long Does it Take to Read Lucinda Sly?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 52 minutes to read Lucinda Sly by Maidhc Dainín Ó Sé

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

Description

Lucinda Sly is a historical novel from one of the great contemporary Irish language prose writers, Maidhc Dainín Ó Sé. Now celebrated poet Gabriel Fitzmaurice brings this gripping account alive in English. Based on real events that took place in Carlow in 1834-35, Lucinda Sly tells the story of Lucinda Singleton, a widowed mother who married Walter Sly, a well-to-do farmer. He was a drunkard and a brute who so abused his wife that she and her lover, their farm hand John Dempsey, conspired to murder him. They were hanged side by side in public outside Carlow Gaol on March 30, 1835. Lucinda Sly draws a vivid picture of nineteenth-century Ireland, revealing what was often a harsh and unjust society. A haunting and vibrant tale that will remain with you. Lucinda Sly was an award winner at Oireachtas na Gaeilge 2008.

How long is Lucinda Sly?

Lucinda Sly by Maidhc Dainín Ó Sé is 112 pages long, and a total of 28,224 words.

This makes it 38% the length of the average book. It also has 34% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Lucinda Sly Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 34 minutes to read Lucinda Sly aloud.

What Reading Level is Lucinda Sly?

Lucinda Sly 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.

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