Gullivar of Mars vs Star Hunter: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Science Fiction, Fiction
Gullivar of Mars
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It is a novel combining elements of both fantasy and science fiction. It is considered important in the development of 20th century science fiction in that it is a precursor and likely inspiration.
Star Hunter
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On the unexplored jungle world of Jumala, former pilot turned safari guide Ras Hume schemes to collect the reward for finding a missing heir to a fortune. A busboy from local dive bar is brainwashed into believing he is…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Star Hunter highest: Star Hunter 3.9 · Gullivar of Mars 3.2.
- Gullivar of Mars has the widest readership — 319 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Gullivar of Mars | Star Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.1 (319) | — |
| Hardcover | — | 2.9 (5) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.0 (53) |
Reception
| Gullivar of Mars | Star Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 319 | 53 |
| Editions | 290 | 61 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | 636 | 400 |
| Pages | 173 | 102 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Gullivar of Mars or Star Hunter?
Star Hunter has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Star Hunter 3.9/5, Gullivar of Mars 3.2/5).
Which is shorter to read: Gullivar of Mars or Star Hunter?
Star Hunter is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Star Hunter (102 pages, ≈ 1 h 53 m); Gullivar of Mars (173 pages, ≈ 3 h 12 m).
Which is harder to read: Gullivar of Mars or Star Hunter?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Gullivar of Mars: Challenging; Star Hunter: Moderate.