How Long to Read Scaling the Dragon

How Long Does it Take to Read Scaling the Dragon?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 26 minutes to read Scaling the Dragon by Janice Moulton

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

Description

In this book, the authors portray the delights and problems of two Americans living in Contemporary China, a country where people who once ate rats to stay alive now buy color televisions and electronic pianos, a country with thriving "communist" economy that encourages street entrepreneurs, advertising, income taxes and incentive programs. The turmoil of the recent past and the frenetic changes of the present are background for a story about cultural conflict, friendship, suspicion and unexpected disillusionment. Moulton and Robinson share their joys and anguish, their frustration and dawning understanding as they fall in love with this alien culture. They adjust to the ordinary-the sounds of chickens being slaughtered in the restaurant as they eat, and learning the martial art of boarding a Chinese bus. They survive the frightening-being surrounded by street punks in an area closed to foreigners and undergoing hours of interrogation by Public Security Police about student demonstrations. They study the Chinese art of indirectness and cultivate a network of "connections." They are taught the power of jealousy and the value of a Chinese secret, something to be used as a gift or bribe and even counterfeited when the genuine article is not available. Their moral values are challenged as they learn how Chinese bear responsibility not only for their own actions but for those of family, friends, and colleagues; how interfering in the personal lives of others is not only condoned but expected; how truth is bent to accommodate social control, "face" and personal advantage. Plots and conflicts surround them as they confront bizarre explanations, mysterious denials and unexpected confidences.

How long is Scaling the Dragon?

Scaling the Dragon by Janice Moulton is 258 pages long, and a total of 66,564 words.

This makes it 87% the length of the average book. It also has 81% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Scaling the Dragon Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 3 minutes to read Scaling the Dragon aloud.

What Reading Level is Scaling the Dragon?

Scaling the Dragon 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.

Where Can I Buy Scaling the Dragon?

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