How Long to Read Tales from the Old Karoo

How Long Does it Take to Read Tales from the Old Karoo?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 32 minutes to read Tales from the Old Karoo by Guy Butler

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

Description

"Griet approached the house via the kitchen and poured the potion into a glass, put it on a tray, and brought it into the hall. She offered it to the doctor with her characteristic little Victorian curtsy. He smelled it – wonderful herbal scent. But what, he thought for a moment, if it's poisonous?" First published in 1989, Guy Butler's Tales from the Old Karoo is considered to be one of the classics of South African literature. In celebration of the author's birth in 1918, this centenary issue is newly packaged and designed to appeal to a modern audience. The short stories in this collection are all set in the old Karoo – in a place and time before tarred roads, television and the internet replaced horse-drawn carriages, steam-engine trains and fireside storytelling. In his characteristically dry, humorous style, Guy Butler captures the essence of the people and landscape of the Karoo. It is a collection of delightful yarns and reminiscences about real ghosts, imaginary people, stubborn farm animals, and events that never happened – stories so strange they can only be true.

How long is Tales from the Old Karoo?

Tales from the Old Karoo by Guy Butler is 271 pages long, and a total of 68,021 words.

This makes it 91% the length of the average book. It also has 83% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Tales from the Old Karoo Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 11 minutes to read Tales from the Old Karoo aloud.

What Reading Level is Tales from the Old Karoo?

Tales from the Old Karoo 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 Tales from the Old Karoo?

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