How Long to Read The Dark Child

How Long Does it Take to Read The Dark Child?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 20 minutes to read The Dark Child by Laye Camara

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

Description

The Dark Child is a vivid and graceful memoir of Camara Laye's youth in the village of Kouroussa, French Guinea, a place steeped in mystery. Laye marvels over his mother's supernatural powers, his father's distinction as the village goldsmith, and his own passage into manhood, which is marked by animistic beliefs and bloody rituals. Eventually, he must choose between this unique place and the academic success that lures him to distant cities. More than autobiography of one boy, this is the universal story of sacred traditions struggling against the encroachment of a modern world. A passionate...

How long is The Dark Child?

The Dark Child by Laye Camara is 140 pages long, and a total of 35,000 words.

This makes it 47% the length of the average book. It also has 43% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Dark Child Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 11 minutes to read The Dark Child aloud.

What Reading Level is The Dark Child?

The Dark Child is suitable for students ages 10 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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