How Long to Read Over the Lip of the World

How Long Does it Take to Read Over the Lip of the World?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 10 minutes to read Over the Lip of the World by Colleen J. McElroy

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

Description

Gifted travel writer, poet, professor of English, and insightful observer of human nature, Colleen McElroy journeyed to Madagascar to undertake a Fulbright research project exploring Malagasy oral traditions and myths. In Over the Lip of the World she depicts with equal verve the various storytelling traditions of the island and her own adventures in trying to find and record them. McElroy�s tale of an African American woman�s travels among the people of Madagascar is told with wit, insight, and humor. Throughout it she interweaves English translations of Malagasy stories of heroism and...

How long is Over the Lip of the World?

Over the Lip of the World by Colleen J. McElroy is 250 pages long, and a total of 62,500 words.

This makes it 84% the length of the average book. It also has 76% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Over the Lip of the World Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 41 minutes to read Over the Lip of the World aloud.

What Reading Level is Over the Lip of the World?

Over the Lip of the World 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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