How Long to Read The Tears of the Black Man

By Alain Mabanckou

How Long Does it Take to Read The Tears of the Black Man?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 28 minutes to read The Tears of the Black Man by Alain Mabanckou

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

Description

In The Tears of the Black Man, award-winning author Alain Mabanckou explores what it means to be black in the world today. Mabanckou confronts the long and entangled history of Africa, France, and the United States as it has been shaped by slavery, colonialism, and their legacy today. Without ignoring the injustices and prejudice still facing blacks, he distances himself from resentment and victimhood, arguing that focusing too intensely on the crimes of the past is limiting. Instead, it is time to ask: Now what? Embracing the challenges faced by ethnic minority communities today, The Tears...

How long is The Tears of the Black Man?

The Tears of the Black Man by Alain Mabanckou is 86 pages long, and a total of 22,016 words.

This makes it 29% the length of the average book. It also has 27% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Tears of the Black Man Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours to read The Tears of the Black Man aloud.

What Reading Level is The Tears of the Black Man?

The Tears of the Black Man is suitable for students ages 10 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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