How Long to Read The Hairdresser of Harare

How Long Does it Take to Read The Hairdresser of Harare?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 20 minutes to read The Hairdresser of Harare by Tendai Huchu

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

Description

In this delicious and devastating first novel, which The Guardian named one of its ten best contemporary African books, Caine Prize finalist Tendai Huchu (The Maestro, the Magistrate, and the Mathematician) portrays the heart of contemporary Zimbabwean society with humor and grace. Vimbai is the best hairdresser in Mrs. Khumalo's salon, and she is secure in her status until the handsome, smooth-talking Dumisani shows up one day for work. Despite her resistance, the two become friends, and eventually, Vimbai becomes Dumisani's landlady. He is as charming as he is deft with the scissors, and Vimbai finds that he means more and more to her. Yet, by novel's end, the pair's deepening friendship--used or embraced by Dumisani and Vimbai with different futures in mind--collapses in unexpected brutality. The novel is an acute portrayal of a rapidly changing Zimbabwe. In addition to Vimbai and Dumisani's personal development, the book shows us how social concerns shape the lives of everyday people.

How long is The Hairdresser of Harare?

The Hairdresser of Harare by Tendai Huchu is 200 pages long, and a total of 50,000 words.

This makes it 67% the length of the average book. It also has 61% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Hairdresser of Harare Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 33 minutes to read The Hairdresser of Harare aloud.

What Reading Level is The Hairdresser of Harare?

The Hairdresser of Harare 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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