How Long to Read The Rock: Looking into Australia's ‘Heart of Darkness’ from the edge of its wild frontier

How Long Does it Take to Read The Rock: Looking into Australia's ‘Heart of Darkness’ from the edge of its wild frontier?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 36 minutes to read The Rock: Looking into Australia's ‘Heart of Darkness’ from the edge of its wild frontier by Aaron Smith

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

Description

Journalist Aaron Smith's new memoir holds up a unique mirror to Australia. What he sees is at once amazing, disturbing and revealing. The Rock explores the failings of our nation's character, its unresolved past and its uncertain future from the vantage point of its most northerly outpost, Thursday Island. Smith was the last editor, fearless journalist and the paperboy of Australia's most northerly newspaper, the Torres News, a small independent regional tabloid that, until it folded in late 2019, was the voice of a predominantly Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal readership for 63 years across some of the most remote and little understood communities in Australia. The Rock is a story of self-discovery where Smith grapples to understand a national identity marred by its racist underbelly, where he is transplanted from his white-boy privileged suburban life to being a racial and cultural minority, and an outsider. Peppered with his experiences, Smith gradually and sensitively becomes embedded in island life while vividly capturing the endless and often farcical parade of personalities and politicians including Scott Morrison and Tony Abbott. Smith pulls no punches while he reflects on the history of Terra Australis incognita, dissecting what is truly Australia, and its gaping cultural and moral divide. 'A credit to regional journalism, Aaron carried on the fine tradition of the Torres News holding governments to account and telling stories of everyday life in the Straits, never shying away from controversies, lifting all the rocks and even out foxing prime minister Tony Abbott on his visit to Mabo's grave.' — Stefan Armbruster, SBS 'Aaron Smith makes a huge and extremely valuable contribution to journalism in Australia. With insight and committment he brings issues of national and international significance to audiences in Australia and beyond.' — Dr Tess Newton Cain, Griffith Asia Institute 'Aaron's journalism has provided a rare and valuable insight into issues affecting the Torres Strait Islander community. Navigating cultural protocols and geographical challenges, he has given a voice to some of Australia's most marginalised people and shared important stories that would otherwise have gone unheard.' — Ella Archibald-Binge, Sydney Morning Herald

How long is The Rock: Looking into Australia's ‘Heart of Darkness’ from the edge of its wild frontier?

The Rock: Looking into Australia's ‘Heart of Darkness’ from the edge of its wild frontier by Aaron Smith is 268 pages long, and a total of 69,144 words.

This makes it 90% the length of the average book. It also has 85% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Rock: Looking into Australia's ‘Heart of Darkness’ from the edge of its wild frontier Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 17 minutes to read The Rock: Looking into Australia's ‘Heart of Darkness’ from the edge of its wild frontier aloud.

What Reading Level is The Rock: Looking into Australia's ‘Heart of Darkness’ from the edge of its wild frontier?

The Rock: Looking into Australia's ‘Heart of Darkness’ from the edge of its wild frontier 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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