Charlie and the Chocolate Factory vs The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Drama, Young Adult, Fantasy, Fiction
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
“These two very old people are the father and mother of Mr. Bucket.”
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a 1964 children's novel by British author Roald Dahl. The story features the adventures of young Charlie Bucket inside the chocolate factory of eccentric chocolatier Willy…
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
“Orothy lived in the midst of the great Kansas prairies, with Uncle Henry, who was a farmer, and Aunt Em, who was the farmer's wife.”
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Over a century after its initial publication, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is still captivating the hearts of countless readers. Come adventure with Dorothy and her three friends: the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has the widest readership — 950141 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.2 (950141) | 4.0 (524111) |
| Hardcover | 4.0 (1048) | 3.0 (1) |
| Google Books | 4.0 (4) | 4.0 (2) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (997) | 4.5 (11931) |
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Reception
| Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 950141 | 524111 |
| Editions | 221 | 2049 |
| Citations | — | 9 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 258526 | 286412 |
| Reading it now | 9292 | 17959 |
| Written reviews | 19702 | 22259 |
| Wikipedia attention | 76603 | 1456 |
| Pages | 178 | 221 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 4.2/5, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz 4.0/5).
Which is shorter to read: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (178 pages, ≈ 3 h 18 m); The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (221 pages, ≈ 4 h 06 m).
Which is harder to read: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Light; The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Challenging.