A Moment's Shadow vs Dead Men Tell No Tales: Which Should You Read?
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A Moment's Shadow
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Violence, reprisal, and intrigue abound in post-World War I Ireland as the bloody conflict between the Irish Republican Army and the British authorities continues to escalate.  But former British Intelligence agent…
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Dead Men Tell No Tales
“Nothing is so easy as falling in love on a long sea voyage, except falling out of love.”
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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…
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The verdict
- Readers rate A Moment's Shadow highest: A Moment's Shadow 4.3 · Dead Men Tell No Tales 3.2.
- Dead Men Tell No Tales has the widest readership — 157 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| A Moment's Shadow | Dead Men Tell No Tales | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.1 (157) |
| Hardcover | 3.0 (1) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (83) | — |
Reception
| A Moment's Shadow | Dead Men Tell No Tales | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 83 | 157 |
| Editions | 1 | 128 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 151 |
| Reading it now | — | 18 |
| Written reviews | — | 26 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 109 |
| Pages | — | 217 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: A Moment's Shadow or Dead Men Tell No Tales?
A Moment's Shadow has the higher combined reader rating across sources (A Moment's Shadow 4.3/5, Dead Men Tell No Tales 3.2/5).