Generation vs The Islander: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Dystopian, Science Fiction
Generation
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Four generations of one family: a baby boy, his mother, his maternal grandmother, and his maternal great-grandmother. (2008)
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The Islander
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In 2155 there are two Americas. Half the nation lives comfortably in the technology of the 22nd century; the other half lives trapped on pre-industrial Islands: the remains of America's collapsed cities. The two…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Generation has the widest readership — 592 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Generation | The Islander | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (592) | 4.0 (464) |
| Hardcover | 4.5 (2) | — |
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Reception
| Generation | The Islander | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 592 | 464 |
| Editions | 1 | 1 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 439 | — |
| Reading it now | 123 | — |
| Written reviews | 51 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 62792 | 129 |
| Pages | — | 476 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Generation or The Islander?
The Islander has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Islander 3.9/5, Generation 3.9/5).
Which is harder to read: Generation or The Islander?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Generation: Light; The Islander: Moderate.