How Long to Read The Blue Roses of Orroroo

How Long Does it Take to Read The Blue Roses of Orroroo?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 59 minutes to read The Blue Roses of Orroroo by Margaret Visciglio

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

Description

In the summer of 1928, the body of Michael Walsh is brought home to Norwood from Mount Gambier, where he died on a train. That night his wife, Rose, attacks his coffin with an axe. Rose's estranged daughter, Mary, returns for the funeral. Mother and daughter are reconciled but as Michael is buried, dark secrets are resurrected. The Blue Roses of Orroroo is a humorous account of rape, incest and Stolen Generations related by Rose Walsh, a not always reliable witness, as she strives to rescue her family from destitution and, fuelled by kerosene and roses, to restore her own self-esteem. Blue Roses won the Three Day Novel Writing Race conducted by the Salisbury Writers' Festival in 2007. The novel was expanded and entered in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Competition in 2009, reaching the semi-finals. One reviewer (USA) wrote, 'The historical setting is well researched and seamlessly presented. Although set in a small Australian town the themes are universal. Style-wise, this is above your average best-seller.' Another reviewer (Canada) said, 'Written with heart and humour. A book that dares to start with horse shit is going to be good.'

How long is The Blue Roses of Orroroo?

The Blue Roses of Orroroo by Margaret Visciglio is 289 pages long, and a total of 74,851 words.

This makes it 98% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Blue Roses of Orroroo Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 49 minutes to read The Blue Roses of Orroroo aloud.

What Reading Level is The Blue Roses of Orroroo?

The Blue Roses of Orroroo 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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