A Little Hatred vs Oathbringer: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Epic, Imaginary places, Imaginary wars and battles, Kings and rulers, Magic, Fantasy
A Little Hatred
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The chimneys of industry rise over Adua and the world seethes with new opportunities. But old scores run deep as ever. On the blood-soaked borders of Angland, Leo dan Brock struggles to win fame on the battlefield, and…
Oathbringer
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The eagerly awaited sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling Words of Radiance, from epic fantasy author Brandon Sanderson, at the top of his game In Oathbringer, the third volume of the New York Times bestselling…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- A Little Hatred is the quickest read — about 8 hours vs 23 for Oathbringer.
- Oathbringer has the widest readership — 5411 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| A Little Hatred | Oathbringer | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.4 (511) | 4.6 (2425) |
| Google Books | — | 5.0 (4) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (735) | 4.5 (5411) |
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Reception
| A Little Hatred | Oathbringer | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 735 | 5411 |
| Editions | 12 | 18 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | 38432 | 7068 |
| Pages | 480 | 1245 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: A Little Hatred or Oathbringer?
Oathbringer has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Oathbringer 4.5/5, A Little Hatred 4.4/5).
Which is shorter to read: A Little Hatred or Oathbringer?
A Little Hatred is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: A Little Hatred (480 pages, ≈ 8 h 53 m); Oathbringer (1245 pages, ≈ 23 h 03 m).
Which is harder to read: A Little Hatred or Oathbringer?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — A Little Hatred: Moderate; Oathbringer: Moderate.