How Long to Read The Shadow King: A Novel

How Long Does it Take to Read The Shadow King: A Novel?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 42 minutes to read The Shadow King: A Novel by Maaza Mengiste

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

Description

A gripping novel set during Mussolini’s 1935 invasion of Ethiopia, The Shadow King takes us back to the first real conflict of World War II, casting light on the women soldiers who were left out of the historical record. With the threat of Mussolini’s army looming, recently orphaned Hirut struggles to adapt to her new life as a maid in Kidane and his wife Aster’s household. Kidane, an officer in Emperor Haile Selassie’s army, rushes to mobilize his strongest men before the Italians invade. His initial kindness to Hirut shifts into a flinty cruelty when she resists his advances, and Hirut...

How long is The Shadow King: A Novel?

The Shadow King: A Novel by Maaza Mengiste is 448 pages long, and a total of 115,584 words.

This makes it 151% the length of the average book. It also has 141% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Shadow King: A Novel Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 31 minutes to read The Shadow King: A Novel aloud.

What Reading Level is The Shadow King: A Novel?

The Shadow King: A Novel 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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