How Long to Read The Book of Salt

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

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 38 minutes to read The Book of Salt by Monique Truong

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

Description

A novel of Paris in the 1930s from the eyes of the Vietnamese cook employed by Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas, by the author of The Sweetest Fruits. Viewing his famous mesdames and their entourage from the kitchen of their rue de Fleurus home, Binh observes their domestic entanglements while seeking his own place in the world. In a mesmerizing tale of yearning and betrayal, Monique Truong explores Paris from the salons of its artists to the dark nightlife of its outsiders and exiles. She takes us back to Binh's youthful servitude in Saigon under colonial rule, to his life as a galley hand...

How long is The Book of Salt?

The Book of Salt by Monique Truong 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 Book of Salt Aloud?

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

What Reading Level is The Book of Salt?

The Book of Salt 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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