How Long to Read The Anchoress

How Long Does it Take to Read The Anchoress?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 46 minutes to read The Anchoress by Paul Blaney

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

Description

'A moving and intriguing thought experiment about loneliness and human connections. ' - Justine Roberts, founder and CEO of Mumsnet 'I would recommend this book to anyone who's looking for something a little bit different from the crowd. Accessible, engaging, full of ideas and humanity, The Anchoress won't disappoint' - BookEmStevo 'Touching and believable... a beautiful little book' - Rebekah Lattin-Rawstrone, author of Home 'In the Middle Ages there were women who had themselves walled up ... Anchoresses, they were called.' Maggie has locked herself in her closet and she won't come out. Lying in the cool, dark space by herself is surprisingly soothing. Visitors come and go - some more welcome than others. There's Norman the nosy neighbour, who's worried her strange behaviour may be lowering the tone of the area. A police officer drops by to offer advice on home security and issues a strange invitation. Then a reporter arrives, inviting Maggie to tell her story to the local paper. And there's the charming pizza delivery man, who shoots the breeze with her before sliding a thin-crust with anchovies under the door. As Maggie gradually opens up about her past, her reasons for taking refuge in her closet become clear. What will it take for her to face the world again? The Anchoress is a story about memory, childhood, grief and acceptance. It's about what happens when you shut out the world and rediscover yourself.

How long is The Anchoress?

The Anchoress by Paul Blaney is 164 pages long, and a total of 41,656 words.

This makes it 55% the length of the average book. It also has 51% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Anchoress Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 47 minutes to read The Anchoress aloud.

What Reading Level is The Anchoress?

The Anchoress 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Anchoress?

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