How Long to Read The Dry Heart

How Long Does it Take to Read The Dry Heart?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 38 minutes to read The Dry Heart by Natalia Ginzburg

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

Description

Finally back in print, a frighteningly lucid feminist horror story about marriage The Dry Heart begins and ends with the matter-of-fact pronouncement, “I shot him between the eyes.” Everything in between is a plunge into the chilly waters of loneliness, desperation, and bitterness—and as the tale proceeds, the narrator’s murder of her flighty husband takes on a certain logical inevitability. In this powerful novella, Natalia Ginzburg’s writing is white-hot, fueled by rage, stripped of any preciousness or sentimentality; she transforms an ordinary dull marriage into a rich psychological...

How long is The Dry Heart?

The Dry Heart by Natalia Ginzburg is 96 pages long, and a total of 24,576 words.

This makes it 32% the length of the average book. It also has 30% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Dry Heart Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 14 minutes to read The Dry Heart aloud.

What Reading Level is The Dry Heart?

The Dry Heart 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 Dry Heart?

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