How Long to Read The Book of Memory

By Petina Gappah

How Long Does it Take to Read The Book of Memory?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read The Book of Memory by Petina Gappah

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

Description

Memory is an albino woman languishing in Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison in Harare, Zimbabwe, where she has been convicted of murder. As part of her appeal, her lawyer insists that she write down what happened as she remembers it. As her story unfolds, Memory reveals that she has been tried and convicted for the murder of Lloyd Hendricks, her adopted father. But who was Lloyd Hendricks? Why does Memory feel no remorse for his death? And did everything happen exactly as she remembers? InThe Book of Memory, Petina Gappah has created a uniquely slippery narrator: forthright, acerbically funny,...

How long is The Book of Memory?

The Book of Memory by Petina Gappah is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Book of Memory Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read The Book of Memory aloud.

What Reading Level is The Book of Memory?

The Book of Memory 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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