How Long to Read The African

By K. Oliver Severson

How Long Does it Take to Read The African?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 7 minutes to read The African by K. Oliver Severson

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

Description

A century ago a Rhodes Scholar from The United States is befriended by a student from Africa. These two students form an unlikely friendship at Oxford university and become life-long friends. Years later the American seeks out his black friend in colonial Africa and falls in love with the Dark Continent. A brief love affair produces a white child causing Andreas odyssey to take a turn into the next generation. The motherless white child is placed in the care of the black mans family. Two boys one white one black are raised as brothers, despite the outrage of the white over-lords. Violence, spiced with the slave trade, romance and pre WWII Africa are the backdrop for this compelling story of a world separated by the color of ones skin. The heart-warming humanity and the harmony of the races are the focus of this Authors history; skillfully told in this historic setting. This adventure gives the reader a look into the past and how it influences present-day Africa.

How long is The African?

The African by K. Oliver Severson is 363 pages long, and a total of 91,839 words.

This makes it 123% the length of the average book. It also has 112% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The African Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 21 minutes to read The African aloud.

What Reading Level is The African?

The African 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 The African?

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