How Long to Read The Polished Hoe

How Long Does it Take to Read The Polished Hoe?

It takes the average reader 8 hours to read The Polished Hoe by Austin Clarke

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

Description

Winner of the 2002 Scotiabank Giller Prize and of the 2003 Commonwealth Writers’ Prize: Best Book (Canada and the Caribbean) When an elderly Bimshire village woman calls the police to confess to a murder, the result is a shattering all-night vigil that brings together elements of the African diaspora in one epic sweep. Set on the post-colonial West Indian island of Bimshire in 1952, The Polished Hoe unravels over the course of 24 hours but spans the lifetime of one woman and the collective experience of a society informed by slavery. As the novel opens, Mary Mathilda is giving confession to...

How long is The Polished Hoe?

The Polished Hoe by Austin Clarke is 480 pages long, and a total of 120,000 words.

This makes it 162% the length of the average book. It also has 147% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Polished Hoe Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 55 minutes to read The Polished Hoe aloud.

What Reading Level is The Polished Hoe?

The Polished Hoe 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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