4th of July vs The 8th confession: Which Should You Read?
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4th of July
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A young girl is killed in the crossfire after a routine arrest goes terribly wrong, and Lt. Lindsay Boxer has to defend herself against a charge of police brutality. In a landmark trial that transfixes the nation,…
The 8th confession
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As San Francisco's most glamorous millionaires mingle at the party of the year, someone is watching--waiting for a chance to take vengeance on Isa and Ethan Bailey, the city's most celebrated couple. Finally, the killer…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- 4th of July has the widest readership — 939 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| 4th of July | The 8th confession | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 3.8 (72) | 3.6 (43) |
| Google Books | 2.0 (3) | 3.0 (11) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (939) | 4.5 (764) |
Reception
| 4th of July | The 8th confession | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 939 | 764 |
| Editions | 51 | 29 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | 335551 | 174 |
| Pages | 318 | 336 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: 4th of July or The 8th confession?
4th of July has the higher combined reader rating across sources (4th of July 4.4/5, The 8th confession 4.4/5).
Which is shorter to read: 4th of July or The 8th confession?
4th of July is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: 4th of July (318 pages, ≈ 5 h 53 m); The 8th confession (336 pages, ≈ 6 h 13 m).
Which is harder to read: 4th of July or The 8th confession?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — 4th of July: Challenging; The 8th confession: Moderate.