How Long to Read The Sorrow of War

How Long Does it Take to Read The Sorrow of War?

It takes the average reader 4 hours to read The Sorrow of War by Bao Ninh

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

Description

The daring and controversial novel that took the world by storm--a story of politics, selfhood, survival, and war. Heart-wrenching, fragmented, raw, former North Vietnamese solder Bao Ninh's The Sorrow of War provides a strikingly honest look at how the Vietnam War forever changed his life, his country, and the people who live there. Kien, a lone survivor from the Glorious 27th Youth brigade of the Vietcong, revisits the haunting sites of battles and relives a parade of horrors, as he grapples with his ghosts, his alcoholism and attempts to arrange his life in writing. Originally published...

How long is The Sorrow of War?

The Sorrow of War by Bao Ninh is 240 pages long, and a total of 60,000 words.

This makes it 81% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Sorrow of War Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 27 minutes to read The Sorrow of War aloud.

What Reading Level is The Sorrow of War?

The Sorrow of War 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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