How Long to Read The Confession of Sultana Daku

By Sujit Saraf

How Long Does it Take to Read The Confession of Sultana Daku?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 50 minutes to read The Confession of Sultana Daku by Sujit Saraf

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

Description

7 July 1924. Sultana Daku, notorious leader of a gang of bhantu dacoits that terrorized the towns and villages of the United Provinces, awaits Lt. Col. Samuel Pearce's arrival in Haldwani jail. It is Sultana's last night. In the morning he will be hanged. Wrapped in a haze of charas and nostalgia, the daku speaks all night as the Englishman listens. He recounts tales of incredible feats and narrow escapes, of the camaraderie he shared with his bhantu companions, of his love for the nautanki dancer Phulkanwar, and of the shocking betrayal that brought him to the gallows. But even as Pearce and the reader are drawn into Sultana's confession, the contradictions that emerge reveal the daku's own demons-his fears, superstitions and ruthless excesses-and an unshakeable belief in his criminal destiny that clashes all too often with his secret longings and hopes. Combining swashbuckling adventure with a moving story of human frailty and fortitude, The Confession of Sultana Daku is a grand narrative that is as mesmerizing as it is unsettling. Told with remarkable flair, passion and a rare sensitivity, it seals Sujit Saraf's reputation as a master storyteller.

How long is The Confession of Sultana Daku?

The Confession of Sultana Daku by Sujit Saraf is 285 pages long, and a total of 72,675 words.

This makes it 96% the length of the average book. It also has 89% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Confession of Sultana Daku Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 37 minutes to read The Confession of Sultana Daku aloud.

What Reading Level is The Confession of Sultana Daku?

The Confession of Sultana Daku 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.

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