A Clash of Kings vs The Lies of Locke Lamora: Which Should You Read?
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A Clash of Kings
“The comet's tail spread across the dawn, a red slash that bled above the crags of Dragonstone like a wound in the pink and purple sky.”
In this thrilling sequel to A Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin has created a work of unsurpassed vision, power, and imagination. A Clash of Kings transports us to a world of revelry and revenge, wizardry and warfare…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Lies of Locke Lamora is the quickest read — about 9 hours vs 13 for A Clash of Kings.
- The Lies of Locke Lamora has the widest readership — 1857 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| A Clash of Kings | The Lies of Locke Lamora | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.0 (1) | 4.3 (1857) |
| Google Books | — | 4.5 (29) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (1049) | 4.5 (1544) |
Reception
| A Clash of Kings | The Lies of Locke Lamora | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1049 | 1857 |
| Editions | 76 | 16 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 21028 | 13904 |
| Pages | 752 | 512 |