A Storm of Swords vs The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2): Which Should You Read?
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A Storm of Swords
“An east wind blew through his tangled hair, as soft and fragrant as Cersei's fingers.”
Here is the third volume in George R. R. Martin’s magnificent cycle of novels that includes A Game of Thrones and A Clash of Kings. As a whole, this series comprises a genuine masterpiece of modern fantasy, bringing…
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The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2)
Now in development for TV! Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. The Wheel of Time…
The verdict
- Readers rate A Storm of Swords highest: A Storm of Swords 4.5 · The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2) 4.3.
- The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2) is the quickest read — about 10 hours vs 21 for A Storm of Swords.
- A Storm of Swords has the widest readership — 868906 ratings behind its score.
- A Storm of Swords runs the darker storyline; The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2) stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Want a one-evening read?
The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2)
≈ 10h vs 21h for A Storm of Swords
In the mood for something dark?
A Storm of Swords
a darker storyline than The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2)
Want something lighter?
The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2)
an easier tone than A Storm of Swords
Scores by source
| A Storm of Swords | The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.5 (868906) | 4.3 (366090) |
| Hardcover | 4.0 (1) | 4.2 (1678) |
| Google Books | 4.0 (23) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (3939) | 4.5 (2744) |
Reception
| A Storm of Swords | The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 868906 | 366090 |
| Editions | 57 | 46 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 284535 | — |
| Reading it now | 28569 | — |
| Written reviews | 29449 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 21964 | — |
| Pages | 1160 | 576 |