How Long to Read The Oldest Things in the World

How Long Does it Take to Read The Oldest Things in the World?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 44 minutes to read The Oldest Things in the World by Barbara Crane

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

Description

In this novel of action and ideas, Rose Smith wants to live among the "the oldest things in the world." While working in Los Angeles, a photo of Peru's Machu Picchu attracts her attention. "Stone city, blue sky. Home," she ruminates. Impulsively, she goes. There she meets a university professor, Carlos Urbina Delgado. They fall in love during a long trip down the dry Peruvian coast into the ancient mountain city of Cuzco. Through Carlos, Rose sees the poverty of the once-proud Inca, ponders the endurance of these and other indigenous peoples and wonders if the world can survive without them. Rose sees Los Angeles differently when she returns as a city without a soul, divorced from its roots in early native people. Overcome by loneliness, Rose retreats into work. Slowly she moves forward in her quest. She rediscovers her passion for painting and joins in fighting for the rights of indigenous people. Carlos visits, but she has one more journey she must make: to Guatemala where the indigenous Maya have survived three decades of war. There, in the cities' markets and the country's highlands, in violence that pits Indian against European and nearly ends her life, Rose looks for her answers.

How long is The Oldest Things in the World?

The Oldest Things in the World by Barbara Crane is 336 pages long, and a total of 86,016 words.

This makes it 113% the length of the average book. It also has 105% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Oldest Things in the World Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 50 minutes to read The Oldest Things in the World aloud.

What Reading Level is The Oldest Things in the World?

The Oldest Things in the World 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 Oldest Things in the World?

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