How Long to Read This Earth, My Brother

How Long Does it Take to Read This Earth, My Brother?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 50 minutes to read This Earth, My Brother by Kofi Awoonor

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

Description

In this debut novel, Kofi Awoonor brilliantly interweaves poetry and allegory into a profound tale of social corruption in post-colonial Ghana. Rooted in the African oral tradition, This Earth, My Brother paints a picture of post-independent Ghana through two distinctive narratives. In the first strand, we find Amamu, a young lawyer struggling to come to terms with his place amongst the new Ghanaian elite. Frustrated by the debauchery of his peers, and the misery engulfing the country, he decides to leave. During his journey across Europe, Amamu is gripped with a different kind of spiritual alienation – one that he can't run away from. Bridging the gaps between Amamu's story are chapters of rich prose poetry that tell an allegorical tale of new Ghana. From religious suffering to mermaids, Kofi Awoonor lyrically captures the inner workings of a man's disturbed conscience and the conflicting realities of Ghana's independence. 'Wonderfully musical prose.' Guardian 'A great and powerful literary personality.' Auma Obama

How long is This Earth, My Brother?

This Earth, My Brother by Kofi Awoonor is 230 pages long, and a total of 57,500 words.

This makes it 78% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read This Earth, My Brother Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 14 minutes to read This Earth, My Brother aloud.

What Reading Level is This Earth, My Brother?

This Earth, My Brother 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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