How Long to Read Man Overboard

How Long Does it Take to Read Man Overboard?

It takes the average reader 1 hour to read Man Overboard by David Denny

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

Description

In this suite of dramatic monologues, David Denny reimagines the ancient folktale of Jonah by listening to the voices of its many characters. Jonah and God, of course, remain the two principal players, to be sure. But in Man Overboard we also hear from the sailors of the Tarshish-bound cargo carrier, the storm that overtakes them, the great fish who gives sanctuary to the irascible prophet, indeed the ocean itself, as well as the merchants, courtiers, plants, animals, and king of Nineveh. Drawing upon a close reading of the biblical text, the Jewish tradition of Midrash, and a healthy dose of playful imagination, Denny draws the reader into the story's emotional journey. His poems evoke the concrete reality of the landscape and culture of the historical Near East, while highlighting the central spiritual lessons the tale continues to convey in the postmodern world. The result is a lyric rendition of a classic tale that will appeal to general readers as well as biblical scholars and literary aficionados.

How long is Man Overboard?

Man Overboard by David Denny is 60 pages long, and a total of 15,000 words.

This makes it 20% the length of the average book. It also has 18% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Man Overboard Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 21 minutes to read Man Overboard aloud.

What Reading Level is Man Overboard?

Man Overboard is suitable for students ages 8 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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