How Long to Read Thirst

How Long Does it Take to Read Thirst?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 51 minutes to read Thirst by Ken Kalfus

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

Description

This acclaimed short story collection “veers between whimsical postmodern playfulness and a darker realism [with] sophisticated comic flare” (Publishers Weekly). Distinguished by black comedy and an international perspective, Ken Kalfus’ stories demonstrate the author’s chameleon-like ability to change mode, manner, and voice. They often concern the abrupt dislocation of people bumping into different cultures, be they real, hallucinated, dreamed, or desired. Kalfus’ characters — which include an endless line of refugees fleeing Sarajevo with no particular destination; an Irish au pair plagued...

How long is Thirst?

Thirst by Ken Kalfus is 226 pages long, and a total of 57,856 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Thirst Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 16 minutes to read Thirst aloud.

What Reading Level is Thirst?

Thirst 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 Thirst?

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