Ancient tales and folklore of Japan vs Short & shivery: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Tales, Folklore
Ancient tales and folklore of Japan
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This enthralling collection brings together over 50 ancient tales from Japanese folklore, gathered and retold by 19th century traveler and naturalist Richard Gordon Smith. During his journeys around Japan, Smith…
Short & shivery
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Thirty hair-raising tales, selected from international ghostlore, have been skillfully retold especially for young people. Eerie black-and-white illustrations, ghastly details, and strong, shuddery endings make these…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Short & shivery highest: Short & shivery 4.0 · Ancient tales and folklore of Japan 3.4.
- Short & shivery is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 6 for Ancient tales and folklore of Japan.
- Short & shivery has the widest readership — 1747 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Ancient tales and folklore of Japan | Short & shivery | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.4 (382) | 4.0 (1747) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.0 (4) |
| Apple Books | — | 3.5 (5) |
Reception
| Ancient tales and folklore of Japan | Short & shivery | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 382 | 1747 |
| Editions | 9 | 10 |
| Want to read | — | 1517 |
| Reading it now | — | 161 |
| Written reviews | — | 78 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 250 |
| Pages | 360 | 192 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Ancient tales and folklore of Japan or Short & shivery?
Short & shivery has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Short & shivery 4.0/5, Ancient tales and folklore of Japan 3.4/5).
Which is shorter to read: Ancient tales and folklore of Japan or Short & shivery?
Short & shivery is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Short & shivery (192 pages, ≈ 3 h 33 m); Ancient tales and folklore of Japan (360 pages, ≈ 6 h 40 m).
Which is harder to read: Ancient tales and folklore of Japan or Short & shivery?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Ancient tales and folklore of Japan: Challenging; Short & shivery: Moderate.