How Long to Read The Magnificent Conman of Cairo

How Long Does it Take to Read The Magnificent Conman of Cairo?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 34 minutes to read The Magnificent Conman of Cairo by Adel Kamel

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

Description

Available in English for the first time, this rediscovered classic which Naguib Mahfouz called “exceptional," tells a story of fathers and sons, scoundrels and the innocent, set in 1930s Cairo Khaled, the spoiled idle son of a pasha, meets Mallim, carpenter’s apprentice and son of a scoundrel, when he comes to fix a broken window. In the course of his work, Mallim stumbles across a stash of money and dutifully hands it in. Khaled cooks up an overly elaborate plot to see that his dastardly father pays Mallim his due, but the plot backfires and Mallim is thrown in jail. Khaled’s guilt over Mallim’s misfortune, made worse by his ridiculous attempts to defend him, result in a decisive moment: he breaks ties with his cruel and tyrannical father, seeking to leave behind the upper-class lifestyle he finds so suffocating. They meet again years later, when Mallim has been released from prison and given up on earning an honest living. Khaled gets caught up in Mallim’s latest scam and is drawn into joining his cadre of eccentrics and failed artists living in a derelict Mamluk citadel. With a sharp satirical voice Adel Kamal’s masterful novel is filled with compelling drama, vivid characters, and subtle humor.

How long is The Magnificent Conman of Cairo?

The Magnificent Conman of Cairo by Adel Kamel is 153 pages long, and a total of 38,709 words.

This makes it 52% the length of the average book. It also has 47% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Magnificent Conman of Cairo Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 31 minutes to read The Magnificent Conman of Cairo aloud.

What Reading Level is The Magnificent Conman of Cairo?

The Magnificent Conman of Cairo 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 Magnificent Conman of Cairo?

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