How Long to Read One Point Two Billion

How Long Does it Take to Read One Point Two Billion?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 14 minutes to read One Point Two Billion by Mahesh Rao

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

Description

'vivid and the writing so beautiful' -Bapsi Sidhwa 'deft, anxious and haunting' -Jeet Thayil 'Varied in range, concentrated in power' -Kamila Shamsie 'subtle, delightfully wry' -Mirza Waheed 'a truly amazing achievement' -Sandra Newman 'a wonderful collection' -Siddhartha Deb There are 1.2 billion people living in India; more than 1.2 billion stories in one country.A man living on a tea plantation in the Nilgiri Hills realises he's in love with his daughter-in-law; a young family eagerly awaits the launch of Shakti-Cola; a chronically anxious yoga retreat manager struggles with the demands of her enlightenment-seeking Western patrons; and a family legacy hangs in the balance when a horrifying discovery is unearthed on their Rajasthani estate.Traversing thirteen Indian states, One Point Two Billion illuminates the exhilarating diversity of the second most populous nation in the world. Moving from towering megacity to remote detention camp, from the canals of rural Punjab to an exclusive club in Delhi, these remarkable stories offer glimpses into the loves, triumphs and tragedies of everyday life in a world torn between tradition and the shock of modernity.In a mesmerizing collection laced with biting humour, filled with danger and hope, these stories from the award-winning author of Smoke is Rising portray the vast array of lives existing in the uneasy balance of Indian society.

How long is One Point Two Billion?

One Point Two Billion by Mahesh Rao is 252 pages long, and a total of 63,504 words.

This makes it 85% the length of the average book. It also has 78% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read One Point Two Billion Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 47 minutes to read One Point Two Billion aloud.

What Reading Level is One Point Two Billion?

One Point Two Billion 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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