How Long to Read The Village by the Sea

How Long Does it Take to Read The Village by the Sea?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 42 minutes to read The Village by the Sea by Anita Desai

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

Description

A classic survival story by one of India's most acclaimed authors, set in a quiet village outside of Bombay about two siblings who struggle to maintain their family's bond in difficult times Anita Desai’s The Village by the Sea is an exciting and moving story about life in an Indian coastal village and life in the unimaginably big city of Bombay. It is the story of thirteen-year-old Lila and her twelve-year-old brother, Hari. As the book begins, Lila is wading into the sea to bring scarlet hibiscus, sweet-smelling lilies, and butter-yellow allamanda flowers to the sacred rock the fishermen’s...

How long is The Village by the Sea?

The Village by the Sea by Anita Desai is 276 pages long, and a total of 70,656 words.

This makes it 93% the length of the average book. It also has 86% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Village by the Sea Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 26 minutes to read The Village by the Sea aloud.

What Reading Level is The Village by the Sea?

The Village by the Sea 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 Village by the Sea?

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