How Long to Read The Scent of Hyacinth

How Long Does it Take to Read The Scent of Hyacinth?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 28 minutes to read The Scent of Hyacinth by Sherrie Seibert Goff

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

Description

The Scent of Hyacinth weaves a romantic adventure around the legend of Numa Pompilius, Rome's second king, and a water nymph named Egeria. Tradition ran that Egeria was the mistress of wise King Numa, that he consorted with her in the secrecy of a sacred grove, and that the laws which he gave the Romans were inspired by communion with her divinity. Prima, the daughter of assassinated King Romulus, holds precariously onto the reins of power and survives the dangerous machinations of ambitious senators only by advancing her friend Numa Pompilius to the heights of government. Numa, whose training as a religious scholar intensifies his innate distaste for politics, decries the intrigues and power plays that accost him in Rome. With divine advice from his mistress, this gentle lawgiver brings an end to war and institutes the priesthood, augurs and vestals for the rough-edged Romans. The language is rich with specificity of details, rhythm and sound in this lovely yet disturbing rendering of a very distant Roman era. The author seems to know this story so well and the setting so precisely, that it doesnt seem researched at all. As a writer, Ms. Goff inhabits her setting as if she had lived there in a previous life. Whats more, it doesnt come across as a historical or genre novel, but pure literature that uses sophisticated fictional elements to render a story that holds themes to which contemporary readers can relate. Brilliantly accomplished! - Writer's Digest Book Awards

How long is The Scent of Hyacinth?

The Scent of Hyacinth by Sherrie Seibert Goff is 264 pages long, and a total of 67,056 words.

This makes it 89% the length of the average book. It also has 82% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Scent of Hyacinth Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 6 minutes to read The Scent of Hyacinth aloud.

What Reading Level is The Scent of Hyacinth?

The Scent of Hyacinth 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.

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