An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli vs Life of Samuel Johnson: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Johnson, Authors, Description and travel, Early works to 1800, Travel, Biography & Memoir
An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli
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"This first complete reprint of James Boswell's book on Corsica since the eighteenth century is enhanced by comprehensive annotation, textual apparatus, and a critical introduction. Boswell designed his text in two…
Life of Samuel Johnson
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Poet, lexicographer, critic, moralist and Great Cham, Dr. Johnson had in his friend Boswell the ideal biographer. Notoriously and self-confessedly intemperate, Boswell shared with Johnson a huge appetite for life and…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli is the quickest read — about 7 hours vs 10 for Life of Samuel Johnson.
- Life of Samuel Johnson has the widest readership — 5424 ratings behind its score.
- An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli runs the darker storyline; Life of Samuel Johnson stays the lighter read.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli | Life of Samuel Johnson | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.6 (38) | 3.8 (5424) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.3 (3) |
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Reception
| An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli | Life of Samuel Johnson | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 38 | 5424 |
| Editions | 42 | 238 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 12455 |
| Reading it now | — | 1021 |
| Written reviews | — | 364 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 4427 |
| Pages | 384 | 567 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli or Life of Samuel Johnson?
Life of Samuel Johnson has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Life of Samuel Johnson 3.8/5, An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli 3.7/5).
Which is shorter to read: An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli or Life of Samuel Johnson?
An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli (384 pages, ≈ 7 h 07 m); Life of Samuel Johnson (567 pages, ≈ 10 h 30 m).
Which is harder to read: An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli or Life of Samuel Johnson?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — An account of Corsica, the journal of a tour to that island; and memoirs of Pascal Paoli: Demanding; Life of Samuel Johnson: Demanding.