A set of six vs New Arabian Nights: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: English Adventure stories, British and irish fiction, Classic Literature, Short Stories, Fiction
A set of six
The six stories in this volume are the result of some three or four years of occasional work. The dates of their writing are far apart, their origins are various. None of them are connected directly with personal…
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New Arabian Nights
During his residence in London, the accomplished Prince Florizel of Bohemia gained the affection of all classes by the seduction of his manner and by a well-considered generosity. He was a remarkable man even by what…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- New Arabian Nights has the widest readership — 1013 ratings behind its score.
- A set of six reaches further in scholarship and criticism — cited 55 times.
- New Arabian Nights runs the darker storyline; A set of six stays the lighter read.
How to choose
New to the genre?
A set of six
Challenging vs Demanding for New Arabian Nights
In the mood for something dark?
New Arabian Nights
a darker storyline than A set of six
Want something lighter?
A set of six
an easier tone than New Arabian Nights
Want the literary heavyweight?
A set of six
cited 55 times vs 9 for New Arabian Nights
Scores by source
| A set of six | New Arabian Nights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.8 (232) | 3.7 (1013) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.0 (3) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (5) | 3.5 (6) |
Reception
| A set of six | New Arabian Nights | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 232 | 1013 |
| Editions | 44 | 64 |
| Citations | 55 | 9 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 1630 |
| Reading it now | — | 196 |
| Written reviews | — | 96 |
| Wikipedia attention | 165 | 423 |
| Pages | 252 | 276 |