Weep not, child
Ngũgĩ wa Thiongʼo
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Weep not, child
Published
Feb 04, 2019
Publisher
Green Books Pvt Ltd
Pages
162
ISBN-13
9789387357570
ISBN-10
9387357570
Description
"Two brothers, Njoroge and Kamau, stand on a garbage heap and look into their futures: Njoroge is to attend school, while Kamau will train to be a carpenter. But this is Kenya, and the times are against them: in the forests, the Mau Mau is waging war against the white government, and the two brothers and their family need to decide where their loyalties lie. For the practical Kamau, the choice is simple, but for Njoroge the scholar, the dream of progress through learning is a hard one to give up.First published in 1964, Weep Not, Child is a moving novel about the effects of the infamous Mau Mau uprising on the lives of ordinary men and women, and on one family in particular"--
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How many pages are in Weep not, child?
This edition of Weep not, child has approximately 162 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Weep not, child?
For most readers, Weep not, child typically takes between 3h 23m and 2h 15m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 40,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 42m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 40,500 words
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What is the word count of Weep not, child?
The estimated word count for Weep not, child is approximately 40,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Weep not, child?
Weep not, child was written by Ngũgĩ wa Thiongʼo.
When was Weep not, child published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Feb 04, 2019. The original work may have been published on a different date.