It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read The Tahitian Fig Tree by Peter Crawley
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
In 1995, for various political reasons, the French colonial government, in the form of Francois Mitterand's socialism, locked horns with Tahiti's independence movement, resulting in the burning down of the island's only international airport. This is the setting for a Christian adventure story about American Jack Laughlin, who marries into the Polynesian culture and all that it encompasses. Gone are the fabled white sand beaches, mango trees and lingering tropical days. In their place, he discovers that the islands have become volcanic excuses for greed, corruption and a hedonistic lifestyle. When his eldest daughter falls victim to the temptation of living the local lifestyle, Jack turns to his wife, the granddaughter of the last chief, for help. Jack Laughlin is shocked when he finds out she isn't exactly on his side. Indeed, she has a secret of her own. Their relationship mirrors that of the government, as each side strikes out to get what they want, regardless of its moral value.
The Tahitian Fig Tree by Peter Crawley is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.
This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read The Tahitian Fig Tree aloud.
The Tahitian Fig Tree 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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