How Long to Read News of a Kidnapping

How Long Does it Take to Read News of a Kidnapping?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 8 minutes to read News of a Kidnapping by Gabriel García Márquez

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

Description

AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN eBOOK! In 1990, fearing extradition to the United States, Pablo Escobar – head of the Medellín drug cartel – kidnapped ten notable Colombians to use as bargaining chips. With the eye of a poet, García Márquez describes the survivors’ perilous ordeal and the bizarre drama of the negotiations for their release. He also depicts the keening ache of Colombia after nearly forty years of rebel uprisings, right-wing death squads, currency collapse and narco-democracy. With cinematic intensity, breathtaking language and journalistic rigor, García Márquez evokes the...

How long is News of a Kidnapping?

News of a Kidnapping by Gabriel García Márquez is 304 pages long, and a total of 77,216 words.

This makes it 103% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read News of a Kidnapping Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 1 minute to read News of a Kidnapping aloud.

What Reading Level is News of a Kidnapping?

News of a Kidnapping 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy News of a Kidnapping?

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