How Long to Read Ten Thousand Waves

By Ruthann Godollei

How Long Does it Take to Read Ten Thousand Waves?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 55 minutes to read Ten Thousand Waves by Ruthann Godollei

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

Description

Wang Ping's collection looks at a wide swathe of Chinese history and literature, and examines various issues stemming from immigration to America. She conveys the voices of centuries of farmers and factory laborers, revolutionaries, writers, artists and craftsmen. She has a unique gift for telling small stories with powerful emotional effects. The title poem, "Ten Thousand Waves," was inspired by a tragedy that occurred on February 5, 2004. More than twenty Chinese laborers were drowned in Morecambe Bay, England, when they were caught by an incoming tide. They were collecting cockles late in...

How long is Ten Thousand Waves?

Ten Thousand Waves by Ruthann Godollei is 114 pages long, and a total of 28,956 words.

This makes it 38% the length of the average book. It also has 35% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Ten Thousand Waves Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 38 minutes to read Ten Thousand Waves aloud.

What Reading Level is Ten Thousand Waves?

Ten Thousand Waves is suitable for students ages 10 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.

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