How Long to Read The Dark Side of the World

How Long Does it Take to Read The Dark Side of the World?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 20 minutes to read The Dark Side of the World by Roma Tearne

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

Description

An elderly refugee couple sit patiently on the train waiting to see their long lost son; a young destitute mother is forced to give up her daughter; a middle-aged Tamil woman sits at her kitchen table, alone in her house in England, waiting for her husband, and a boy leaves Sri Lanka in search of a better life. Weaving together a moving tapestry, these stories depict the fate of the immigrant. From Roma Tearne, bestselling author of The Swimmer and Brixton Beach, come these wonderful stories that speak of the horrors of war, the collective guilt of the survivor, of loss, and of belonging in a place that you don't call home.

How long is The Dark Side of the World?

The Dark Side of the World by Roma Tearne is 80 pages long, and a total of 20,000 words.

This makes it 27% the length of the average book. It also has 24% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Dark Side of the World Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 49 minutes to read The Dark Side of the World aloud.

What Reading Level is The Dark Side of the World?

The Dark Side of the World 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.

Where Can I Buy The Dark Side of the World?

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