Becoming Madam Secretary vs The Forest of Vanishing Stars: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: American literature, Romance
Becoming Madam Secretary
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She took on titans, battled generals, and changed the world as we know it…“Inspiring and essential reading.” –New York TimesNew York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray returns with a captivating and dramatic novel…
The Forest of Vanishing Stars
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Parade “Best Books of Summer” pick Real Simple pick She Reads “Best WWII Fiction of Summer 2021” pickThe New York Times bestselling author of the “heart-stopping tale of survival and heroism” (People) The Book of Lost…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Forest of Vanishing Stars is the quickest read — about 7 hours vs 12 for Becoming Madam Secretary.
- The Forest of Vanishing Stars has the widest readership — 1210 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Becoming Madam Secretary | The Forest of Vanishing Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.5 (13) | 4.1 (31) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (383) | 4.5 (1210) |
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Reception
| Becoming Madam Secretary | The Forest of Vanishing Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 383 | 1210 |
| Editions | 3 | 8 |
| Pages | 649 | 384 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Becoming Madam Secretary or The Forest of Vanishing Stars?
The Forest of Vanishing Stars has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Forest of Vanishing Stars 4.5/5, Becoming Madam Secretary 4.5/5).
Which is shorter to read: Becoming Madam Secretary or The Forest of Vanishing Stars?
The Forest of Vanishing Stars is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The Forest of Vanishing Stars (384 pages, ≈ 7 h 07 m); Becoming Madam Secretary (649 pages, ≈ 12 h 01 m).
Which is harder to read: Becoming Madam Secretary or The Forest of Vanishing Stars?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Becoming Madam Secretary: Moderate; The Forest of Vanishing Stars: Moderate.