How Long to Read Oil on Water: A Novel

How Long Does it Take to Read Oil on Water: A Novel?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 7 minutes to read Oil on Water: A Novel by Helon Habila

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

Description

“The new generation of twenty-first-century African writers have now come of age. Without a doubt Habila is one of the best.”—Emmanuel Dongala In the oil-rich and environmentally devastated Nigerian Delta, the wife of a British oil executive has been kidnapped. Two journalists—a young upstart, Rufus, and a once-great, now disillusioned veteran, Zaq—are sent to find her. In a story rich with atmosphere and taut with suspense, Oil on Water explores the conflict between idealism and cynical disillusionment in a journey full of danger and unintended consequences. As Rufus and Zaq navigate...

How long is Oil on Water: A Novel?

Oil on Water: A Novel by Helon Habila is 239 pages long, and a total of 61,901 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 76% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Oil on Water: A Novel Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 38 minutes to read Oil on Water: A Novel aloud.

What Reading Level is Oil on Water: A Novel?

Oil on Water: A Novel 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.

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