A Gentleman of Very Few Words vs Dead Men Tell No Tales: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Mystery
A Gentleman of Very Few Words
Lord Julian Caldicott associates the seaside with war, partings, death, and dyspepsia. At the request of his dear Hyperia, he nevertheless journeys to the shore, where he and his lady plan to speak their wedding vows…
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Dead Men Tell No Tales
The classic story ties together themes of adventure and romance. Hornung's traditional writing style is incredibly descriptive and can be often relaxing to read. The story of Dead Men Tell No Tales doesn't rush but…
The verdict
- Very close on paper — pick by the themes that pull you more.
Scores by source
| A Gentleman of Very Few Words | Dead Men Tell No Tales | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.1 (157) |
Reception
| A Gentleman of Very Few Words | Dead Men Tell No Tales | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | — | 157 |
| Editions | 2 | 128 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 151 |
| Pages | — | 217 |