How Long to Read The Pearl that Broke Its Shell

How Long Does it Take to Read The Pearl that Broke Its Shell?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 51 minutes to read The Pearl that Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi

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

Description

Afghan-American Nadia Hashimi's literary debut novel is a searing tale of powerlessness, fate, and the freedom to control one's own fate that combines the cultural flavor and emotional resonance of the works of Khaled Hosseini, Jhumpa Lahiri, and Lisa See. In Kabul, 2007, with a drug-addicted father and no brothers, Rahima and her sisters can only sporadically attend school, and can rarely leave the house. Their only hope lies in the ancient custom of bacha posh, which allows young Rahima to dress and be treated as a boy until she is of marriageable age. As a son, she can attend school, go to...

How long is The Pearl that Broke Its Shell?

The Pearl that Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi 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 Pearl that Broke Its Shell Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 44 minutes to read The Pearl that Broke Its Shell aloud.

What Reading Level is The Pearl that Broke Its Shell?

The Pearl that Broke Its Shell 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.

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