DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) vs Fool's Errand: Which Should You Read?
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DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni)
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In the kingdom of Gwynedd, the mysterious forces of magic and the superior power of the Church combine to challenge the rule of young Kelson. Now the fate of the Deryni -- a quasi-mortal race of sorcerers -- and,…
Fool's Errand
“He came one late, wet spring, and brought the wide world back to my doorstep.”
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Robin Hobb has emerged as one of today's foremost fantasy authors. Now she continues the adventures of one of her most popular heroes in the first book of what promises to be her most spectacular trilogy yet. Fool's…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 12 for Fool's Errand.
- Fool's Errand has the widest readership — 112505 ratings behind its score.
- Fool's Errand runs the darker storyline; DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Scores by source
| DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) | Fool's Errand | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.4 (112505) |
| Hardcover | 3.7 (29) | 4.3 (516) |
| Google Books | — | 5.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (102) | 4.5 (395) |
Reception
| DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) | Fool's Errand | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 102 | 112505 |
| Editions | 22 | 13 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 67904 |
| Reading it now | — | 3315 |
| Written reviews | — | 5690 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 1395 |
| Pages | 271 | 666 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) or Fool's Errand?
Fool's Errand has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Fool's Errand 4.4/5, DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) 4.2/5).
Which is shorter to read: DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) or Fool's Errand?
DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) (271 pages, ≈ 5 h 01 m); Fool's Errand (666 pages, ≈ 12 h 20 m).
Which is harder to read: DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) or Fool's Errand?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni): Moderate; Fool's Errand: Moderate.