Colonel Starbottle's client, and some other people vs Law of the Desert Born: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: American Short stories, Westerns
Colonel Starbottle's client, and some other people
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Everyone's favorite bloviating attorney makes a triumphant return to the law profession in the title story of this charming collection from Bret Harte. Colonel Starbottle takes on a client named Jo Corbin, who has…
Law of the Desert Born
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This first-rate collection of short stories by the incomparable Louis L’Amour showcases the legendary writer at his very spinning a fascinating and wholly authentic set of unforgettable tales. In these extraordinary…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Law of the Desert Born highest: Law of the Desert Born 4.0 · Colonel Starbottle's client, and some other people 3.8.
- Law of the Desert Born has the widest readership — 1491 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Colonel Starbottle's client, and some other people | Law of the Desert Born | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.0 (1491) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (41) |
Reception
| Colonel Starbottle's client, and some other people | Law of the Desert Born | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1 | 1491 |
| Editions | 9 | 16 |
| Want to read | — | 644 |
| Reading it now | — | 489 |
| Written reviews | — | 76 |
| Pages | 285 | 245 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Colonel Starbottle's client, and some other people or Law of the Desert Born?
Law of the Desert Born has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Law of the Desert Born 4.0/5, Colonel Starbottle's client, and some other people 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: Colonel Starbottle's client, and some other people or Law of the Desert Born?
Law of the Desert Born is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Law of the Desert Born (245 pages, ≈ 4 h 32 m); Colonel Starbottle's client, and some other people (285 pages, ≈ 5 h 17 m).
Which is harder to read: Colonel Starbottle's client, and some other people or Law of the Desert Born?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Colonel Starbottle's client, and some other people: Challenging; Law of the Desert Born: Moderate.