David Balfour vs The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt: Which Should You Read?
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David Balfour
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From the book:It is the fate of sequels to disappoint those who have waited for them; and my David, having been left to kick his heels for more than a lustre in the British Linen Company’s office, must expect his late…
The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt
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Crockett’s ‘breakthrough’ and most famous novel, first published in 1894, this is part of a loose trilogy of smugglers and gypsies stories featuring the Herons, the Maxwells and the Faas. Stevensonesque in style, it is…
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The verdict
- Readers rate The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt highest: The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt 4.0 · David Balfour 3.6.
- David Balfour has the widest readership — 1801 ratings behind its score.
- The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt runs the darker storyline; David Balfour stays the lighter read.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| David Balfour | The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.6 (1801) | 4.1 (29) |
| Hardcover | 4.2 (3) | — |
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Reception
| David Balfour | The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1801 | 29 |
| Editions | 280 | 23 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 2112 | — |
| Reading it now | 167 | — |
| Written reviews | 218 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 131 | — |
| Pages | 392 | 391 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: David Balfour or The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt?
The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt 4.0/5, David Balfour 3.6/5).
Which is shorter to read: David Balfour or The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt?
The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt (391 pages, ≈ 7 h 14 m); David Balfour (392 pages, ≈ 7 h 16 m).
Which is harder to read: David Balfour or The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — David Balfour: Demanding; The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt: Challenging.