How Long to Read The Children of Jocasta

How Long Does it Take to Read The Children of Jocasta?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 20 minutes to read The Children of Jocasta by Natalie Haynes

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

Description

“[A] dark, elegant novel” of two women in ancient Greece, based on the great tragedies of Sophocles (Publishers Weekly). Thebes is a city in mourning, still reeling from a devastating plague that invaded every home and left the survivors devastated and fearful. This is the Thebes that Jocasta has known her entire life, a city ruled by a king—her husband-to-be. Jocasta struggles through this miserable marriage until she is unexpectedly widowed. Now free to choose her next husband, she selects the handsome, youthful Oedipus. When whispers emerge of an unbearable scandal, the very society that...

How long is The Children of Jocasta?

The Children of Jocasta by Natalie Haynes is 320 pages long, and a total of 80,000 words.

This makes it 108% the length of the average book. It also has 98% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Children of Jocasta Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 17 minutes to read The Children of Jocasta aloud.

What Reading Level is The Children of Jocasta?

The Children of Jocasta 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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