DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) vs The Elfstones of Shannara: Which Should You Read?
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DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni)
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,…
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The Elfstones of Shannara
Ancient, ultimate evil threaterned the Elves and the Races of Man. For the Ellcrys, the tree created by long-lost elven magic, was dying, losing the spell of Forbidding that locked the hordes of ravening Demons away…
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 11 for The Elfstones of Shannara.
- The Elfstones of Shannara has the widest readership — 208 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) | The Elfstones of Shannara | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.1 (9) |
| Hardcover | 3.7 (29) | 3.8 (208) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (102) | 4.5 (181) |
Reception
| DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) | The Elfstones of Shannara | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 102 | 208 |
| Editions | 22 | 23 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 1794 |
| Pages | 271 | 619 |