Black Man vs MaddAdam: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Genetic Engineering, Science Fiction, Fiction
Black Man
Winner of the 2008 Arthur C. Clarke Award Published as Black Man in the UK and Thirteen in North America Carl Marsalis is a traitor, a bringer of death, a genetic freak and an unwelcome reminder of all that is dark in…
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MaddAdam
"Bringing together characters from Oryx and Crake and The Year of the Flood, this thrilling conclusion to Margaret Atwood's speculative fiction trilogy confirms the ultimate endurance of humanity, community, and love.…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- MaddAdam is the quickest read — about 7 hours vs 11 for Black Man.
- Black Man has the widest readership — 106 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Black Man | MaddAdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 3.7 (106) | — |
| Google Books | 5.0 (1) | — |
Reception
| Black Man | MaddAdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 106 | 23 |
| Editions | 5 | 18 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 941 | — |
| Pages | 642 | 416 |