How Long to Read The Hangman's Game

How Long Does it Take to Read The Hangman's Game?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 34 minutes to read The Hangman's Game by Karen King-Aribisala

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

Description

Cleverly interweaving two storylines - a bloody slave revolt in 1823 and a military coup in the late 1990s - The Hangman's Game follows a pregnant writer's experiences in Nigeria during the murderous era of a 'military democracy', under a tyrant known only as Butcher Boy. The subplot, the woman's novel, is set in her native Guyana, with historical characters who reflect their counterparts in the real world - the woman, her minister husband and their daughter's strikingly beautiful nursemaid. Insecurities about her marriage begin to spiral out of control and paranoia sets in as the protagonist becomes unable to distinguish between real-life threats and the constructions of her imagination. The hangman's noose from the simple spelling guessing game and the children's nursery rhyme Three Blind Mice are used to sinister effect in this studiously plotted and subtly told story.

How long is The Hangman's Game?

The Hangman's Game by Karen King-Aribisala is 149 pages long, and a total of 38,591 words.

This makes it 50% the length of the average book. It also has 47% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Hangman's Game Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 30 minutes to read The Hangman's Game aloud.

What Reading Level is The Hangman's Game?

The Hangman's Game 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 Hangman's Game?

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