Canto for a Gypsy vs Depraved Indifference: Which Should You Read?
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Canto for a Gypsy
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Gypsy antique dealer Roman Grey is back in one of Martin Cruz Smith's most beloved novels--the exciting and fast-paced Canto for a Gypsy . The priceless Royal Crown of Hungary is on display in St Patrick's Cathedral in…
Depraved Indifference
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A DRUNK DRIVING CASE IS ONLY A DRUNK DRIVING CASE... UNTIL SOMEONE DIESAn Audi sports car, speeding in the wrong lane, forces an oncoming van off the road. The van bursts into flames, killing all nine occupants...eight…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Canto for a Gypsy is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 7 for Depraved Indifference.
- Depraved Indifference has the widest readership — 137 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Canto for a Gypsy | Depraved Indifference | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.1 (137) |
| Hardcover | 3.0 (1) | 4.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (26) | — |
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Reception
| Canto for a Gypsy | Depraved Indifference | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 26 | 137 |
| Editions | 15 | 7 |
| Wikipedia attention | 38 | 7712 |
| Pages | 191 | 400 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Canto for a Gypsy or Depraved Indifference?
Depraved Indifference has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Depraved Indifference 4.0/5, Canto for a Gypsy 3.9/5).
Which is shorter to read: Canto for a Gypsy or Depraved Indifference?
Canto for a Gypsy is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Canto for a Gypsy (191 pages, ≈ 3 h 32 m); Depraved Indifference (400 pages, ≈ 7 h 24 m).
Which is harder to read: Canto for a Gypsy or Depraved Indifference?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Canto for a Gypsy: Moderate; Depraved Indifference: Moderate.