How Long to Read Still the Cicadas Sing

How Long Does it Take to Read Still the Cicadas Sing?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 33 minutes to read Still the Cicadas Sing by Gregory Gregoriadis

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

Description

This is the story of a boy’s spirited survival within a world of Nazi darkness and pervading death Alkinoos, an Athenian boy, is growing up in the shadow of Parthenon, in his own innocent world. It is the 1930s and Greece is ruled by the dictator Ioannis Metaxas. In October 1940 Mussolini demands passage of his armies through Greece. Metaxas refuses and Italy declares war. The Greeks are victorious, pushing the Italians back. Seeing his Axis ally Mussolini humiliated, Hitler invades Greece. The dreamy world of Alkinoos turns into one of brutal occupation, of famine and executions. This is a story of the boy’s coming of age, of romance with the enemy, a German girl, a Circe with violet eyes. It is a story of things that are not what they seem to be. Of daring undertakings under the nose of the Gestapo, of Odyssean heroism, wiliness and wisdom… and of eventual tragedy. An ancient Hellenic world of pathos and nobleness revisited and relived. Still the Cicadas Sing is the story of a boy’s spirited survival within a world of darkness and pervading death. It is a literary novel that will take the reader on a fascinating journey in Nazi occupied Athens, blending the history of Greece of that period, a little known chapter of the War, with adolescent love, with passion and intrigue.

How long is Still the Cicadas Sing?

Still the Cicadas Sing by Gregory Gregoriadis is 624 pages long, and a total of 158,496 words.

This makes it 211% the length of the average book. It also has 194% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Still the Cicadas Sing Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 26 minutes to read Still the Cicadas Sing aloud.

What Reading Level is Still the Cicadas Sing?

Still the Cicadas Sing 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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