How Long to Read Songs of the Dead

How Long Does it Take to Read Songs of the Dead?

It takes the average reader and 56 minutes to read Songs of the Dead by Dawn Colciasure

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

Description

Dawn Colclasure’s dark poetry collection, Songs of the Dead (formerly named Topiary Dreams), is not only dark, but passionate. Anger, fear, hurt and betrayal run under the skin of this work and shine through especially bright in poems such as "No Turning Back," "Deep Within" and "I am Madness." Colclasure examines the dark side of human nature; murder, drug use, violence, insanity and isolation. But, beyond the tales of death and darkness there’s also a message of empowerment; the voice of someone who has taken too much, for too long and has finally had enough. Songs of the Dead is a re-release of the chapbook originally published in 2003 and with more than twenty-seven new poems; it has more than earned the title “expanded”. Colclasure has a flair for prose, with lines such as “walk on the moon and hear the stars breathe,” (from "Death Shows my Pain") and different poetry forms stop the reader from falling into a sing-song rhythm of sameness and help to keep the collection fresh and interesting, page after page.

How long is Songs of the Dead?

Songs of the Dead by Dawn Colciasure is 55 pages long, and a total of 14,025 words.

This makes it 19% the length of the average book. It also has 17% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Songs of the Dead Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 16 minutes to read Songs of the Dead aloud.

What Reading Level is Songs of the Dead?

Songs of the Dead is suitable for students ages 8 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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