A Dowry of Blood vs The elixir of life (Auriol): Which Should You Read?
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A Dowry of Blood
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A gorgeous, haunting retelling of Dracula from the point of view of Constanta, one of Dracula's brides. Constanta is saved from death by Dracula. But Dracula turns out to be monstrous and cruel, and Constanta must…
The elixir of life (Auriol)
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Auriol: or, The Elixir of Life is a novel by British historical novelist William Harrison Ainsworth. It was first published in 1844 in serial form, under the title Revelations of London. Auriol, written 1844, is…
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The verdict
- The elixir of life (Auriol) is the quickest read — about 2 hours vs 5 for A Dowry of Blood.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| A Dowry of Blood | The elixir of life (Auriol) | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.1 (353) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (129) | — |
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Reception
| A Dowry of Blood | The elixir of life (Auriol) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 353 | — |
| Editions | 8 | 44 |
| Pages | 272 | 128 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is shorter to read: A Dowry of Blood or The elixir of life (Auriol)?
The elixir of life (Auriol) is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The elixir of life (Auriol) (128 pages, ≈ 2 h 22 m); A Dowry of Blood (272 pages, ≈ 5 h 02 m).
Which is harder to read: A Dowry of Blood or The elixir of life (Auriol)?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — A Dowry of Blood: Moderate; The elixir of life (Auriol): Challenging.