Une si longue lettre
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About this book
This novel is in the form of a letter, written by the widowed Ramatoulaye and describing her struggle for survival. A beautiful glimpse inside a woman's heart.
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4.0/5 · 13451 readers · 108 pages · ≈ 2 h 00 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Une si longue lettre?
About ≈ 2 h 00 m — 108 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Une si longue lettre?
108 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Une si longue lettre?
It sits on the Fiction shelves.
Has Une si longue lettre been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Q136557098 (2025).
Is Une si longue lettre in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Une si longue lettre?
The main characters include Person.
Where does Une si longue lettre take place?
It is set in Senegal during 20e siècle, 1984.
Who wrote Une si longue lettre?
Mariama Bâ.
Setting
Senegal
Time period
20e siècle1984
Characters
Person