How Long to Read River of Ink

How Long Does it Take to Read River of Ink?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 20 minutes to read River of Ink by Thomas Christensen

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

Description

With its title harkening back to the sack of Baghdad in 1258—when the Tigris ran black with the ink of books flung into the water by Mongol invaders—River of Ink is a collection of essays that range widely across time and cultures to illuminate the role of literature and art throughout history. Christensen draws from a panoply of subjects, from the writings of prehistoric Chinese cultures known only through archaeology to the heroic efforts of contemporary Afghanis to keep the legacy of their ancient culture alive under the barrage of endless war. Christensen's encyclopedic knowledge of world...

How long is River of Ink?

River of Ink by Thomas Christensen is 320 pages long, and a total of 80,000 words.

This makes it 108% the length of the average book. It also has 98% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read River of Ink Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 17 minutes to read River of Ink aloud.

What Reading Level is River of Ink?

River of Ink 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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