How Long to Read The Wine of Astonishment

By Earl Lovelace

How Long Does it Take to Read The Wine of Astonishment?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 34 minutes to read The Wine of Astonishment by Earl Lovelace

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

Description

Earl Lovelace writes about the survival of a small community of Spiritual Baptists with a lyricism and understanding of dialogue which has established an international reputation. 'If we clap we hands and catch the Spirit, the police could arrest us. One day we was Baptist, the next day we is criminals.' The Wine of Astonishment is a poignant and devastating tale of the discrimination the Black community of Bonasse faced during the first half of the 20th century. Told from the perspective of a religious wife, Eva retells the torment and tribulations her family and friends endure at the hands...

How long is The Wine of Astonishment?

The Wine of Astonishment by Earl Lovelace is 208 pages long, and a total of 53,664 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Wine of Astonishment Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 53 minutes to read The Wine of Astonishment aloud.

What Reading Level is The Wine of Astonishment?

The Wine of Astonishment 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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