A chain of evidence vs Old Filth: Which Should You Read?
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The title, first of all, is an acronym, and stands for "Failed in London, Try Hong Kong." Old Filth -- or Dear Old Filth, when the story starts -- is Sir Edward Feathers, a wealthy old Englishman. As a penniless young…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Old Filth highest: Old Filth 4.0 · A chain of evidence 3.5.
- A chain of evidence is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 5 for Old Filth.
- A chain of evidence has the widest readership — 333 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| A chain of evidence | Old Filth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.4 (333) | — |
| Hardcover | — | 3.6 (28) |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (20) | 4.5 (40) |
Reception
| A chain of evidence | Old Filth | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 333 | 40 |
| Editions | 32 | 16 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | 310 | — |
| Reading it now | 211 | — |
| Written reviews | 43 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 700 |
| Pages | 162 | 272 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: A chain of evidence or Old Filth?
Old Filth has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Old Filth 4.0/5, A chain of evidence 3.5/5).
Which is shorter to read: A chain of evidence or Old Filth?
A chain of evidence is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: A chain of evidence (162 pages, ≈ 3 h 00 m); Old Filth (272 pages, ≈ 5 h 02 m).
Which is harder to read: A chain of evidence or Old Filth?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — A chain of evidence: Challenging; Old Filth: Moderate.