How Long to Read The Hungry Ghosts

How Long Does it Take to Read The Hungry Ghosts?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 51 minutes to read The Hungry Ghosts by Shyam Selvadurai

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

Description

Six-year old Shivan is boarded up in his grandmother's mansion in Sri Lanka. While civil unrest brews outside, he is fighting small battles of his own: the matriach of his mysterious family wants to groom him as the heir to her vast and corrupt empire. He stands helpless as she sidelines his mother and sister and evicts vulnerable families from their homes. Unwilling to carry the burden of her expectations, he dreams of escape to the West. Yet ghosts will follow you across continents. As the years pass, and his sexuality gradually comes to light, events spiral out of control and threaten to...

How long is The Hungry Ghosts?

The Hungry Ghosts by Shyam Selvadurai is 464 pages long, and a total of 117,856 words.

This makes it 157% the length of the average book. It also has 144% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Hungry Ghosts Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 44 minutes to read The Hungry Ghosts aloud.

What Reading Level is The Hungry Ghosts?

The Hungry Ghosts 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Hungry Ghosts?

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