How Long to Read Vicissitudes of Life

How Long Does it Take to Read Vicissitudes of Life?

It takes the average reader to read Vicissitudes of Life by Wang Xiaoying

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

Description

This award winning novel by one of China's most prolific contemporary authors is a fascinating look at the modern Chinese condition. Vicissitudes of Life tells the story of Xiaoyi, a post-graduate studying in America during the early years of China's opening up. Xiaoyi has opportunities in America, but pining for his wife and determined to contribute to the building of the 'New China' he decides to return home. Before he leaves a former lover reads his fortune using a traditional book of divination. She warns him that a dire fate awaits him in China. Xiaoyi ignores the warning and returns home. Back in Shanghai, he is reunited with his wife Fan Fan, a singer in a local chorus, and is offered a job at his former university. However, it quickly becomes apparent that not everyone is happy about Xiaoyi's appointment, particularly the zealous Party Secretary You Dexiang. Xiaoyi soon finds himself in a Kafkaesque bureaucratic nightmare.

How long is Vicissitudes of Life?

Vicissitudes of Life by Wang Xiaoying is 0 pages long, and a total of 0 words.

This makes it 0% the length of the average book. It also has 0% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Vicissitudes of Life Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes to read Vicissitudes of Life aloud.

What Reading Level is Vicissitudes of Life?

Vicissitudes of Life is suitable for students ages 2 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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