How Long to Read The Little Book of the Icelanders

How Long Does it Take to Read The Little Book of the Icelanders?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 9 minutes to read The Little Book of the Icelanders by Alda Sigmundsdottir

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

Description

After more than 20 years away, Alda Sigmundsdottir returned to her native Iceland as a foreigner. With a native person's insight yet an outsider's perspective, Alda quickly set about dissecting the national psyche of the Icelanders.Among the fascinating subjects broached in The Little Book of the Icelanders:The appalling driving habits of the IcelandersNaming conventions and customsThe Icelanders' profound fear of commitmentThe irreverence of the IcelandersWhy Icelandic women are really menHow the Icelanders manage to make social interactions really complicatedThe importance of the family in Icelandic societyWhere to go to meet the real Icelanders (and possibly score some free financial advice)Rituals associated with weddings, confirmations, graduations, and deaths... and many, many more.One chapter leads to the next, creating a continuous chain of storytelling. It feels as if you're sitting in the author's kitchen, enjoying a cup of coffee and conversing with her about the quirks of her countrymen, every now and then bursting out laughing. [...] I'm going to heartily recommend The Little Book of the Icelanders, both to fans of Sigmundsdóttir's blog and those unfamiliar with her work.- Iceland Review OnlineThere aren't many books I'd recommend reading over morning coffee but The Little Book of the Iceanders is one of them. [...] I laughed at the essays in this book, not because I was laughing at Icelanders but because I recognize much of the behaviour in myself and members of my family. It felt good. It's not just the sanest, most impressive characteristics that we pass on and share but also some of the zaniest. As I read this book, I frequently thought, yup, I'm definitely part Icelandic.- Lögberg-Heimskringla, Canada

How long is The Little Book of the Icelanders?

The Little Book of the Icelanders by Alda Sigmundsdottir is 126 pages long, and a total of 32,256 words.

This makes it 43% the length of the average book. It also has 39% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Little Book of the Icelanders Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 56 minutes to read The Little Book of the Icelanders aloud.

What Reading Level is The Little Book of the Icelanders?

The Little Book of the Icelanders 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 Little Book of the Icelanders?

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