Eternity's edge vs Taran Wanderer: Which Should You Read?
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Eternity's edge
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Nathan Shepherd and his friend Kelly draw on their God-given gifts of wisdom and courage and the help of faithful friends as they continue to battle Mictar for the lives of Nathan's parents and to keep the universe out…
Taran Wanderer
“It was full springtime, with promise of the richest summer the farm had ever seen.”
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The fourth book of the Prydain cycle tells of the adventures that befell Taran when he went in search of his birthright and the truth about himself.
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Eternity's edge has the widest readership — 678 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Eternity's edge | Taran Wanderer | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (678) | — |
| Hardcover | 4.0 (2) | 4.1 (96) |
| Google Books | — | 4.5 (2) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (48) |
Reception
| Eternity's edge | Taran Wanderer | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 678 | 96 |
| Editions | 8 | 35 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | 812 | — |
| Reading it now | 25 | — |
| Written reviews | 28 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 872 |
| Pages | 365 | 271 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Eternity's edge or Taran Wanderer?
Taran Wanderer has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Taran Wanderer 4.2/5, Eternity's edge 4.0/5).
Which is shorter to read: Eternity's edge or Taran Wanderer?
Taran Wanderer is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Taran Wanderer (271 pages, ≈ 5 h 01 m); Eternity's edge (365 pages, ≈ 6 h 46 m).
Which is harder to read: Eternity's edge or Taran Wanderer?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Eternity's edge: Light; Taran Wanderer: Moderate.