We've got your back. With the Tough-O-Meter, you'll know whether to bring extra layers or Swiss army knives as you summit the literary mountain. (10 = Toughest)
(2) Sea Level
Kincaid writes clearly and precisely, so you shouldn't have any trouble following what's going on. There are some pretty long paragraphs too (we're talking pages upon pages), but they're rarely confusing. In other words, you've totally got this.