Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows vs Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Children's Books, Magia, Juvenile works, Magic, Adventure, Fantasy
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
“The two men appeared out of nowhere, a few yards apart in the narrow, moonlit lane.”
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Harry Potter is leaving Privet Drive for the last time. But as he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid’s motorbike and they take to the skies, he knows Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters will not be far behind. The…
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…
Side by side
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix has the widest readership — 3910357 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.6 (104421) | 4.5 (3910357) |
| Hardcover | 4.4 (5701) | 3.0 (2) |
| Google Books | 4.5 (170) | 4.0 (9) |
| Apple Books | 5.0 (5297) | 4.5 (5196) |
Reception
| Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 104421 | 3910357 |
| Editions | 144 | 247 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 682459 | 617595 |
| Reading it now | — | 92926 |
| Written reviews | 104421 | 83022 |
| Wikipedia attention | 25233 | 14514 |
| Pages | 772 | 878 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows or Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix?
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 4.6/5, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 4.5/5).
Which is shorter to read: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows or Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix?
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (772 pages, ≈ 14 h 18 m); Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (878 pages, ≈ 16 h 16 m).
Which is harder to read: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows or Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Light; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Light.
Have both books been made into films?
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: 5 film adaptations; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: 4 film adaptations.