How Long to Read Sounds of the River

How Long Does it Take to Read Sounds of the River?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 20 minutes to read Sounds of the River by Da Chen

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

Description

In this "equally beguiling sequel to his acclaimed memoir, Colors of the Mountain" (Kirkus Reviews), teenager Da Chen takes his first train ride away from the farm he was raised on to his new university life in Beijing. He soon faces a host of ghastly challenges, including poor living conditions, lack of food, and suicidal roommates. Undaunted by these hurdles, and armed with a dogged determination to learn English and "all things Western," he competes to win a chance to study in America -- a chance that rests in the shrewd and corrupt hands of the almighty professors. Poetic, hilarious, and...

How long is Sounds of the River?

Sounds of the River by Da Chen 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 Sounds of the River Aloud?

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

What Reading Level is Sounds of the River?

Sounds of the River 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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