Arthur Rex vs Pendragon: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Britons, Arthur, Kings and rulers, Adaptations, Arthurian romances, Fiction
Arthur Rex
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King Arthur, Merlin, and the knights of the Round Table live in ancient Britain but have contemporary concerns because Guinevere and the other women act liberated.
Pendragon
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E-Book Extra: "Stephen R. Lawhead on…" (The writing process; The Atlantis/Britain connection; Whether or not Arthur existed, etc.)Arthur is King, but darkest evil has descended upon Britain's shores in many guises. And…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Pendragon highest: Pendragon 4.1 · Arthur Rex 3.9.
- Arthur Rex has the widest readership — 787 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Arthur Rex | Pendragon | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (787) | — |
| Hardcover | — | 3.7 (21) |
| Google Books | — | 4.5 (4) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (12) | 4.5 (46) |
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Reception
| Arthur Rex | Pendragon | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 787 | 46 |
| Editions | 6 | 18 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | 202 | 4333 |
| Pages | 499 | 416 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Arthur Rex or Pendragon?
Pendragon has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Pendragon 4.1/5, Arthur Rex 3.9/5).
Which is shorter to read: Arthur Rex or Pendragon?
Pendragon is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Pendragon (416 pages, ≈ 7 h 42 m); Arthur Rex (499 pages, ≈ 9 h 14 m).
Which is harder to read: Arthur Rex or Pendragon?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Arthur Rex: Moderate; Pendragon: Moderate.