De mysteriis vs Psychic self-defence: Which Should You Read?
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The third century philosopher Iamblichus of Chalcis was a major figure in the school of Neoplatonism and the founder of its Syrian branch. He was also a notable biographer of the Greek philosopher and mathematician…
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The verdict
- Readers rate De mysteriis highest: De mysteriis 4.2 · Psychic self-defence 3.8.
- Psychic self-defence is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 6 for De mysteriis.
- De mysteriis has the widest readership — 175 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| De mysteriis | Psychic self-defence | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.3 (175) | — |
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Reception
| De mysteriis | Psychic self-defence | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 175 | 5 |
| Editions | 15 | 41 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Pages | 374 | 225 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: De mysteriis or Psychic self-defence?
De mysteriis has the higher combined reader rating across sources (De mysteriis 4.2/5, Psychic self-defence 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: De mysteriis or Psychic self-defence?
Psychic self-defence is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Psychic self-defence (225 pages, ≈ 4 h 10 m); De mysteriis (374 pages, ≈ 6 h 56 m).
Which is harder to read: De mysteriis or Psychic self-defence?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — De mysteriis: Demanding; Psychic self-defence: Challenging.