A manual of Scandinavian mythology vs Stardust: Which Should You Read?
A manual of Scandinavian mythology
Originally published in 1839, this was the first good summary in English of the characters and themes of the Nordic myths, with a popular account of the two Eddas and of the religion of Odin. The author shows that the…
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Stardust
E-book extra: Neil Gaiman's "Writing and the Imagination."In the tranquil fields and meadows of long-ago England, there is a small hamlet that has stood on a jut of granite for 600 years. Just to the east stands a high…
1 film adaptation
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Stardust is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 7 for A manual of Scandinavian mythology.
- Stardust has the widest readership — 488385 ratings behind its score.
- Stardust runs the darker storyline; A manual of Scandinavian mythology stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Scores by source
| A manual of Scandinavian mythology | Stardust | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.7 (3) | 4.1 (488385) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.4 (11) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (529) |
Reception
| A manual of Scandinavian mythology | Stardust | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 3 | 488385 |
| Editions | 5 | 62 |
| Citations | 3 | — |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | 5 | 414213 |
| Reading it now | — | 10063 |
| Written reviews | — | 29370 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 5321 |
| Pages | 416 | 220 |