How Long to Read Zinky Boys: Soviet Voices from the Afghanistan War

How Long Does it Take to Read Zinky Boys: Soviet Voices from the Afghanistan War?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 55 minutes to read Zinky Boys: Soviet Voices from the Afghanistan War by Svetlana Alexievich

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

Description

From the winner of the Nobel Prize for work that stands as "a monument to suffering and courage in our time" (Swedish Academy). Before the United States' invasion, a million Soviet troops fought a devastating war in Afghanistan that claimed 50,000 casualties—and the youth and humanity of many tens of thousands more. The Soviet Union talked about a "peacekeeping" mission, while the dead were shipped back in zinc-lined coffins. In this new translation, Zinky Boys weaves together the candid and affecting testimony of the officers and grunts, doctors and nurses, mothers, sons, and daughters who describe the war and its lasting effects. A "masterpiece of reportage" (Timothy Snyder, New York Review of Books) emerges of harrowing and unforgettable insight into war.

How long is Zinky Boys: Soviet Voices from the Afghanistan War?

Zinky Boys: Soviet Voices from the Afghanistan War by Svetlana Alexievich is 233 pages long, and a total of 58,949 words.

This makes it 79% the length of the average book. It also has 72% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Zinky Boys: Soviet Voices from the Afghanistan War Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 22 minutes to read Zinky Boys: Soviet Voices from the Afghanistan War aloud.

What Reading Level is Zinky Boys: Soviet Voices from the Afghanistan War?

Zinky Boys: Soviet Voices from the Afghanistan War 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.

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