Apprentice in Death vs Leverage in Death: Which Should You Read?
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Apprentice in Death
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"Lieutenant Eve Dallas returns in a fast-paced new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author J.D. Robb. Nature versus nurture ... The shots came quickly, silently, and with deadly accuracy. Within seconds, three…
Leverage in Death
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For the airline executives finalizing a merger that would make news in the business world, the nine a.m. meeting would be a major milestone. But after marketing VP Paul Rogan walked into the plush conference room,…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Leverage in Death is the quickest read — about 7 hours vs 10 for Apprentice in Death.
- Leverage in Death has the widest readership — 24635 ratings behind its score.
- Leverage in Death runs the darker storyline; Apprentice in Death stays the lighter read.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Apprentice in Death | Leverage in Death | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.4 (24635) |
| Hardcover | 4.2 (32) | 4.0 (32) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (1398) | 4.5 (1496) |
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Reception
| Apprentice in Death | Leverage in Death | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1398 | 24635 |
| Editions | 8 | 9 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | — | 10841 |
| Reading it now | — | 6286 |
| Written reviews | — | 1889 |
| Pages | 551 | 404 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Apprentice in Death or Leverage in Death?
Apprentice in Death has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Apprentice in Death 4.5/5, Leverage in Death 4.4/5).
Which is shorter to read: Apprentice in Death or Leverage in Death?
Leverage in Death is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Leverage in Death (404 pages, ≈ 7 h 29 m); Apprentice in Death (551 pages, ≈ 10 h 12 m).
Which is harder to read: Apprentice in Death or Leverage in Death?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Apprentice in Death: Moderate; Leverage in Death: Moderate.