How Long to Read Wrestling with the Devil

How Long Does it Take to Read Wrestling with the Devil?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 15 minutes to read Wrestling with the Devil by Ngugi Wa Thiong'o

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

Description

Ngugi wa Thiong'o's powerful prison memoir begins half an hour before his release on 12 December 1978. A year earlier, he recalls, armed police arrived at his home and took him to Kenya's Kamiti Maximum Security Prison. There, Ngugi lives in a block alongside other political prisoners, but he refuses to give in to the humiliation. He decides to write a novel in secret, on toilet paper - it is a book that will become his classic, Devil on the Cross. Wrestling with the Devilis Ngugi's unforgettable account of the drama and challenges of living under twenty-four-hour surveillance. He captures...

How long is Wrestling with the Devil?

Wrestling with the Devil by Ngugi Wa Thiong'o is 248 pages long, and a total of 63,984 words.

This makes it 84% the length of the average book. It also has 78% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Wrestling with the Devil Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 49 minutes to read Wrestling with the Devil aloud.

What Reading Level is Wrestling with the Devil?

Wrestling with the Devil 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 Wrestling with the Devil?

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