A book of nonsense vs Peacock pie, a book of rhymes: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Children's poetry, English poetry, Poetry, Fiction
A book of nonsense
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A collection of over 200 limericks with the author's original illustrations and nonsense songs and stories.
Peacock pie, a book of rhymes
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Peacock Pie presents an extensive selection of de la Mare's best poetry, in thematically themes sections such as are "Up and Down," "Boys and Girls," "Three Queer Tales," "Places and People," "Beasts," "Witches and…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- A book of nonsense has the widest readership — 2427 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| A book of nonsense | Peacock pie, a book of rhymes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.6 (2427) | 3.8 (151) |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (13) | — |
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Reception
| A book of nonsense | Peacock pie, a book of rhymes | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2427 | 151 |
| Editions | 31 | 61 |
| Citations | 15 | — |
| Want to read | 2153 | 217 |
| Reading it now | 227 | 26 |
| Written reviews | 249 | 31 |
| Pages | 100 | 120 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: A book of nonsense or Peacock pie, a book of rhymes?
Peacock pie, a book of rhymes has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Peacock pie, a book of rhymes 3.8/5, A book of nonsense 3.6/5).
Which is shorter to read: A book of nonsense or Peacock pie, a book of rhymes?
A book of nonsense is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: A book of nonsense (100 pages, ≈ 1 h 51 m); Peacock pie, a book of rhymes (120 pages, ≈ 2 h 13 m).
Which is harder to read: A book of nonsense or Peacock pie, a book of rhymes?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — A book of nonsense: Moderate; Peacock pie, a book of rhymes: Moderate.