Beauty And The Werewolf vs The book of were-wolves: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Werewolves, Magic
Beauty And The Werewolf
The eldest daughter is often doomed in fairy tales. But Bella—Isabella Beauchamps, daughter of a wealthy merchant—vows to escape the usual pitfalls. Anxious to avoid the traditional path, Bella dons a red cloak and…
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The book of were-wolves
One of the most frequently cited folkloric studies of lycanthropy. Half-way through, the topic changes to crimes only vaguely connected to werewolves, including grave desecration and cannibalism.
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The book of were-wolves is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 7 for Beauty And The Werewolf.
- The book of were-wolves has the widest readership — 31 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Beauty And The Werewolf | The book of were-wolves | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.2 (6) | — |
| Hardcover | 3.4 (24) | 3.0 (3) |
| Google Books | — | 5.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (16) | 4.0 (31) |
Reception
| Beauty And The Werewolf | The book of were-wolves | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 24 | 31 |
| Editions | 5 | 6 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Pages | 384 | 266 |