How long does it take to read Brolloks En Bittergal?
Cornelis Jakobus Langenhoven
Brolloks En Bittergal by Cornelis Jakobus Langenhoven takes about 1 hour 56 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 1 hour 56 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1977. 105 pages, about 28,875 words.
4 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 3 hours 13 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 1 hour 56 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 1 hour 12 minutes |
The page count is the median across 1 edition, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
"Brolloks en Bittergal" is a classic Afrikaans fantasy tale written by C.J. Langenhoven. The story is a humorous and imaginative fairy tale about a grotesque and lazy creature named Brolloks and his sly, bitter companion, Bittergal. The two live in a fantastical world and get involved in various misadventures, often caused by their greed, selfishness, or lack of wisdom. The story is rich in moral lessons, warning readers against laziness, dishonesty, and foolishness. It is written in a playful tone, filled with wit and creative wordplay, making it entertaining for children while still carrying deeper messages for adult readers. It remains one of the most beloved works in Afrikaans children's literature.
