How Long to Read The Absence of Angels

How Long Does it Take to Read The Absence of Angels?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 38 minutes to read The Absence of Angels by W. S. Penn

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

Description

The narrator-protagonist of this magical novel about urban mixed-blood Indian life is Albert (Alley) Hummingbird, a self-conscious, shy college student who masks his feelings with humor and who longs to reconcile the two cultures that have formed him. Alley is not supposed to live at birth, but his grandfather, a Nez Perce, rescues him from Death (who reappears throughout the novel as a petty, mean, pathetic, and ultimately funny character). The grandfather’s teachings to Alley, which come from the afterlife region known as the "absence of angels," connect Alley to his Indian heritage when he needs it. Otherwise his life is fragmented: a father who rejected his heritage, a mother who is slightly mad, and a friend, Sara, with whom Alley is in love.

How long is The Absence of Angels?

The Absence of Angels by W. S. Penn is 274 pages long, and a total of 69,596 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 85% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Absence of Angels Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 20 minutes to read The Absence of Angels aloud.

What Reading Level is The Absence of Angels?

The Absence of Angels 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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