DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) vs Jurgen: 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,…
Jurgen
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"Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice," an entry in the Poictesme series, is an epic fantasy voyage as well as an erotic fable. Cabell himself wrote: "This fable is, as the world itself, a book wherein each man will find what…
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The verdict
- Readers rate DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) highest: DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) 4.2 · Jurgen 3.8.
- Jurgen has the widest readership — 1115 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) | Jurgen | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.8 (1115) |
| Hardcover | 3.7 (29) | 4.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (102) | 4.5 (7) |
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Reception
| DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) | Jurgen | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 102 | 1115 |
| Editions | 22 | 259 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 3139 |
| Reading it now | — | 101 |
| Written reviews | — | 155 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 896 |
| Pages | 271 | 284 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) or Jurgen?
DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) has the higher combined reader rating across sources (DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) 4.2/5, Jurgen 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) or Jurgen?
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); Jurgen (284 pages, ≈ 5 h 16 m).
Which is harder to read: DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) or Jurgen?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni): Moderate; Jurgen: Challenging.