It takes the average reader 3 hours and 51 minutes to read The Chronicle by Intizar Hussain
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Set in the terrifying times of Zia-ul-Haq's rule, The Chronicle tells the epic story of a family and its illustrious homes. As Ikhlaq, the main character, struggles to build a home in Lahore, the reader is introduced to a darkly comedic and dramatic chain of events. These events are interspersed closely with Ikhlaq's exploration of the tazkirah, a family chronicle, which inspires him to write its last chapter-the story of his life and times. The Chronicle is an abiding tale of Ikhlaq's ever-changing life, and the document that chronicles his family's long history going back to Persia serves as the imaginative soundboard of his life. Mixing the narrative styles of Buddhist, Hindu and Islamic myth and legend with fast-paced contemporary prose, Husain proves once again his mastery of diverse narrative forms.
The Chronicle by Intizar Hussain is 226 pages long, and a total of 57,856 words.
This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 16 minutes to read The Chronicle aloud.
The Chronicle is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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