How Long to Read The Words In My Hand

How Long Does it Take to Read The Words In My Hand?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 15 minutes to read The Words In My Hand by Guinevere Glasfurd

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

Description

THE TIMES BOOK OF THE MONTH | SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA FIRST NOVEL AWARD | THE AUTHORS' CLUB BEST FIRST NOVEL AWARD The Words in My Hand is the reimagined true story of Helena Jans, a Dutch maid in 17th century Amsterdam working for an English bookseller. One day a mysterious and reclusive lodger arrives - the Monsieur - who turns out to be René Descartes. At first encounter the maid and the philosopher seem to have little in common, yet Helena yearns for knowledge and literacy - wanting to write so badly that she uses beetroot for ink and her body as paper. And the philosopher, for all his learning, finds that it is Helena who reveals the surprise in the everyday world that surrounds him, as gradually their relationship deepens in a surprising story of love and learning. 'Excellent . . . an entirely unsentimental love story with a memorable and engaging heroine. Clever and touching' The Times 'An accomplished first novel . . . Glasfurd brilliantly dissects the complex frustrations of a woman in love with a man consumed by intellectual obsessions. There is much to move us here' Guardian ------------------------------- And Guinevere Glasfurd's new novel The Year Without Summer, the story of a world changed by one cataclysmic event, is out now.

How long is The Words In My Hand?

The Words In My Hand by Guinevere Glasfurd is 432 pages long, and a total of 108,864 words.

This makes it 146% the length of the average book. It also has 133% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Words In My Hand Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 54 minutes to read The Words In My Hand aloud.

What Reading Level is The Words In My Hand?

The Words In My Hand 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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