By the King vs Shui hu zhuan: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Brigands and robbers, History
By the King
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The King James Version (KJV), commonly known as the Authorized Version (AV) or King James Bible (KJB), is an English translation of the Christian Bible for the Church of England begun in 1604 and completed in 1611.…
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Shui hu zhuan
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Tells the story of 108 legendary heroes at the end of the Song Dynasty, who fought for justice for the poor.
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The verdict
- Very close on paper — pick by the themes that pull you more.
Reception
| By the King | Shui hu zhuan | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1 | — |
| Editions | 141 | 102 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 62 |
| Pages | — | 949 |
Questions readers ask
Which is harder to read: By the King or Shui hu zhuan?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — By the King: Demanding; Shui hu zhuan: Challenging.