A chain of evidence vs Defending Billy Ryan: Which Should You Read?
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Twelve years ago Jerry Kennedy delivered his first report, Kennedy for the Defense, on being the classiest sleazy criminal lawyer in Boston, as Mack, his then-wife, called him. Seven years ago, Jerry called in again,…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Defending Billy Ryan highest: Defending Billy Ryan 3.8 · A chain of evidence 3.5.
- A chain of evidence has the widest readership — 333 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| A chain of evidence | Defending Billy Ryan | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.4 (333) | 3.8 (100) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (20) | 4.5 (6) |
Reception
| A chain of evidence | Defending Billy Ryan | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 333 | 100 |
| Editions | 32 | 10 |
| Want to read | 310 | 75 |
| Reading it now | 211 | 9 |
| Written reviews | 43 | 9 |
| Pages | 162 | 250 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: A chain of evidence or Defending Billy Ryan?
Defending Billy Ryan has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Defending Billy Ryan 3.8/5, A chain of evidence 3.5/5).
Which is shorter to read: A chain of evidence or Defending Billy Ryan?
A chain of evidence is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: A chain of evidence (162 pages, ≈ 3 h 00 m); Defending Billy Ryan (250 pages, ≈ 4 h 38 m).
Which is harder to read: A chain of evidence or Defending Billy Ryan?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — A chain of evidence: Challenging; Defending Billy Ryan: Moderate.