Fields of wrath vs Oathbringer: Which Should You Read?
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Fields of wrath
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"Nearly two decades ago, Mickey Zucker Reichert introduced fantasy readers to her greatest creation--the Renshai, a race of warriors who lived for battle and swordcraft, and who began training in the art of war from the…
Oathbringer
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The eagerly awaited sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling Words of Radiance, from epic fantasy author Brandon Sanderson, at the top of his game In Oathbringer, the third volume of the New York Times bestselling…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Oathbringer highest: Oathbringer 4.5 · Fields of wrath 4.2.
- Fields of wrath is the quickest read — about 11 hours vs 23 for Oathbringer.
- Oathbringer has the widest readership — 5411 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Fields of wrath | Oathbringer | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.4 (83) | — |
| Hardcover | 3.0 (1) | 4.6 (2425) |
| Google Books | — | 5.0 (4) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (5411) |
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Reception
| Fields of wrath | Oathbringer | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 83 | 5411 |
| Editions | 2 | 18 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | 220 | — |
| Reading it now | 9 | — |
| Written reviews | 7 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 7068 |
| Pages | 610 | 1245 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Fields of wrath or Oathbringer?
Oathbringer has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Oathbringer 4.5/5, Fields of wrath 4.2/5).
Which is shorter to read: Fields of wrath or Oathbringer?
Fields of wrath is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Fields of wrath (610 pages, ≈ 11 h 18 m); Oathbringer (1245 pages, ≈ 23 h 03 m).
Which is harder to read: Fields of wrath or Oathbringer?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Fields of wrath: Moderate; Oathbringer: Moderate.