How Long to Read Pyramids Road

How Long Does it Take to Read Pyramids Road?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read Pyramids Road by Midhat J. Gazalé

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

Description

This thoughtful, poignant, personal memoir begins in the Cairo of the 1930s, with the author's schooldays at the Lycée Français, and moves on to paint a rich social and ethnic picture against a backdrop of momentous events: the accession of King Farouk, the Second World War, the Revolution of 1952, the Suez Crisis of 1956. In the unfolding of these historic times, the sense of place too is strong, with vivid descriptions of places long gone, such as the British barracks, which once stood where the Nile Hilton now stands, and others that have changed substantially, like Midan Soliman Pasha, now Midan Talaat Harb. The author's life then follows an unexpected course of cultural encounter, as he plunges into a high-powered business career in America, Japan, and Europe that takes him high into executive circles--where the lessons he learns of cross-cultural perceptions are both useful and entertaining. Finally, after more than three decades of absence, the author returns to a bewilderingly changed Egypt. He has to ask for help to cross a busy street, a nostalgic visit to his old school brings not pleasure but sadness, and, oppressed by the size and pace of Cairo, he seeks the refuge of the idyllic tree-shaded Pyramids Road that he remembers so well from his childhood--only to find that that, too, has changed beyond recognition. Midhat Gazalé recollects people, events, and places with uncommon clarity and a gentle humor. His memoirs will fascinate anyone who has ever asked the questions: What was Egypt like then? and How has it changed?

How long is Pyramids Road?

Pyramids Road by Midhat J. Gazalé is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Pyramids Road Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read Pyramids Road aloud.

What Reading Level is Pyramids Road?

Pyramids Road 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.

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