Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets vs Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Escuelas, Magia, Magic, Fantasy fiction, Adventure, Fantasy
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
“Not for the first time, an argument had broken out over breakfast at number four, Privet Drive.”
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Throughout the summer holidays after his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter has been receiving sinister warnings from a house-elf called Dobby. Now, back at school to start his…
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
“The hottest day of the summer so far was drawing to a close and a drowsy silence lay over the large, square houses of Privet Drive.”
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After the Dementors’ attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry knows he is about to become Voldemort’s next target. Although many are denying the Dark Lord’s return, Harry is not alone, and a secret order is gathering at…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is the quickest read — about 6 hours vs 16 for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets has the widest readership — 4653807 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.4 (4653807) | 4.5 (3910357) |
| Hardcover | 4.2 (6558) | 3.0 (2) |
| Google Books | 4.0 (7) | 4.0 (9) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (6714) | 4.5 (5196) |
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Reception
| Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 4653807 | 3910357 |
| Editions | 305 | 247 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 519708 | 617595 |
| Reading it now | 122838 | 92926 |
| Written reviews | 103747 | 83022 |
| Wikipedia attention | 38614 | 14514 |
| Pages | 346 | 878 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets or Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix?
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 4.5/5, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 4.4/5).
Which is shorter to read: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets or Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix?
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (346 pages, ≈ 6 h 24 m); Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (878 pages, ≈ 16 h 16 m).
Which is harder to read: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets or Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Moderate; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Light.
Have both books been made into films?
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: no film adaptation on record; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: 4 film adaptations.