Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire vs The Maze Runner: Which Should You Read?
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
“The villagers of Little Hangleton still called it 'the Riddle House,' even though it had been many years since the Riddle family had lived there.”
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The fourth book in the Harry Potter franchise sees Harry returning for his fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, along with his friends, Ron and Hermione. There is an upcoming tournament between the…
The Maze Runner
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When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his first name. His memory is blank. But he's not alone. When the lift's doors open, Thomas finds himself surrounded by kids who welcome him to the…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire highest: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 4.6 · The Maze Runner 4.1.
- The Maze Runner is the quickest read — about 6 hours vs 12 for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire has the widest readership — 4331056 ratings behind its score.
- The Maze Runner runs the darker storyline; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire stays the lighter read.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | The Maze Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.6 (4331056) | 4.1 (1742797) |
| Hardcover | 5.0 (1) | 3.7 (1686) |
| Google Books | 5.0 (2) | 4.0 (14) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (5572) | 4.5 (6172) |
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Reception
| Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | The Maze Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 4331056 | 1742797 |
| Editions | 242 | 21 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 551721 | 830947 |
| Reading it now | 104977 | 37923 |
| Written reviews | 90270 | 73401 |
| Wikipedia attention | 47381 | 8869 |
| Pages | 696 | 375 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire or The Maze Runner?
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 4.6/5, The Maze Runner 4.1/5).
Which is shorter to read: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire or The Maze Runner?
The Maze Runner is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The Maze Runner (375 pages, ≈ 6 h 57 m); Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (696 pages, ≈ 12 h 53 m).
Which is harder to read: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire or The Maze Runner?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Moderate; The Maze Runner: Light.