How Long to Read The Thorn Child

How Long Does it Take to Read The Thorn Child?

It takes the average reader 4 hours to read The Thorn Child by Neville John Herrington

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

Description

Set in a small South African farming district of the Transvaal during the 1929/30 Great Depression, The Thorn Child is a story of star-crossed lovers living in the stifling confines of a conservative community where colour-prejudice and intolerance prevail. With skilful use of dialogue that is one of the author's strengths and finely drawn characters, the action moves at a fast pace drawing the reader into the turmoil that ensues from a long suppressed family secret that emerges many years later, demanding complete commitment to the narrative until the last page is turned. The location shifts beyond the rural village of Skeerpoort, to the cities of Pretoria and Durban as well as overseas to New Orleans in the United States. It is a story that introduces the reader to many fascinating and colourful characters who inject humour, pathos and insight into their lives and those with whom they interact. The Thorn Child touches our humanity in a way that is simultaneously forceful and thought provoking.

How long is The Thorn Child?

The Thorn Child by Neville John Herrington 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 Thorn Child Aloud?

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

What Reading Level is The Thorn Child?

The Thorn Child 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.

Where Can I Buy The Thorn Child?

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