How Long to Read Mai

How Long Does it Take to Read Mai?

It takes the average reader and 6 minutes to read Mai by Geetanjali Shree

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

Description

Behind the walls of a house in a North Indian town a whole world thrives—of the joint family, their attendants, their visitors. Three generations of women and their men live different strategies of adjustment and achievement to accommodate or challenge patriarchy. They seem to fit in recognised frames, but what are the subtle machinations behind the apparent stereotypes? It is that which the novel uncovers, in a tale told in deceptively simple terms, using smells, sounds, tastes and flavours, scenes and tiny signs, and incidents of a daily and ordinary existence to build, weave by weave, a rich and layered tapestry, saying always more than is apparent. At the centre is Mai, the mother, seemingly weak and silent, but it is she who holds together the subtle patterns of relationships and agencies, and quietly carves out a life for herself as also for those around. Her New Age children are obsessed with rescuing her from the ‘prison’ and escaping themselves; but as the story unfolds, any simplistic notion of bondage and freedom goes for a toss. Profound stories of love and loss are lightly delivered. Mai was her debut novel which was translated into English by Nita Kumar. This translation received the Sahitya Akademi award and also was shortlisted for the Crossword Book Award in 2001.

How long is Mai?

Mai by Geetanjali Shree is 6 pages long, and a total of 1,536 words.

This makes it 2% the length of the average book. It also has 2% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Mai Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 8 minutes to read Mai aloud.

What Reading Level is Mai?

Mai is suitable for students ages 6 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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