How Long to Read Voices in the Wind

How Long Does it Take to Read Voices in the Wind?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 42 minutes to read Voices in the Wind by Tony Manera

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

Description

An old Sicilian proverb "You can force someone to cry but not to sing" sets the stage for a contemporary story rooted in historical fact. Don Pasquale, a sophisticated Mafia-connected businessman, seeks fame and fortune through his inside track on a five-billion-euro project dreamed about since ancient Roman times. He lives with his beautiful and jealous wife Donna Rosa in a palatial Renaissance-style villa lavishly supplied with contemporary art. His inspiration comes from books such as Machiavelli's The Prince and Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal. After rival Mafia boss Rizzo is assassinated, Don Pasquale expects smooth sailing. Still, he's concerned by a mysterious warning from his boyhood friend Inspector Bellini. "Isn't it amazing how peaceful Etna is most of the time? Yet, even when a mantle of snow covers its peak, there could be a devastating eruption." Soon after, the European Investment Bank, worried about Mafia entanglement, freezes its share of the project's funding. He decides to fly to England to raise money from some unscrupulous wealthy associates. Donna Rosa becomes agitated about this sudden trip abroad and accuses him of carrying on an affair with an English duchess, which he denies. Further complications arise when Don Pasquale is betrayed by people he has always trusted. With Bellini, determined to put him behind bars, nipping at his heels, he becomes recklessly paranoid. Just as disaster looms, an unexpected golden opportunity arises from the Byzantine machinations of Italian politics. If he can seize it, his troubles will dissipate like morning dew under a rising Sicilian sun. A complex investigation involving police forces in Italy, Canada, Scotland Yard, the FBI, and Interpol brings the story to its surprising climax. The Sicilian resort town of Taormina, with its scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage, provides the primary setting for the plot's epic clash between corruption and the pursuit of justice. Kirkus Review Excerpt: "Fast-paced story that wastes no time in building to its climax......An efficient and intriguing, if sometimes, bumpy tale." BookLife Review Excerpt: "Offbeat plot, narrative swerves, emphasis on local culture......A mafia story full of unexpected twists, betrayals, and local details that delivers a welcome change of pace."

How long is Voices in the Wind?

Voices in the Wind by Tony Manera is 276 pages long, and a total of 70,656 words.

This makes it 93% the length of the average book. It also has 86% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Voices in the Wind Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 26 minutes to read Voices in the Wind aloud.

What Reading Level is Voices in the Wind?

Voices in the Wind 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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