Herland vs The man who ended war: Which Should You Read?
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Herland
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On the eve of WWI, three American male explorers stumble onto an all-female society somewhere in the distant reaches of the earth. Unable to believe their eyes, they promptly set out to find some men, convinced that…
The man who ended war
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The Secretary of War of the United States receives a letter sent to his and all other nations, declaring that war has too long devastated the earth and the time has come for peace. It orders them to destroy their…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Herland has the widest readership — 27596 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Herland | The man who ended war | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.5 (27596) | 3.4 (28) |
| Hardcover | 4.0 (1) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (220) | — |
Reception
| Herland | The man who ended war | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 27596 | 28 |
| Editions | 627 | 78 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 27853 | 42 |
| Reading it now | 1233 | 7 |
| Written reviews | 3322 | 6 |
| Wikipedia attention | 2414 | — |
| Pages | 142 | 190 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Herland or The man who ended war?
The man who ended war has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The man who ended war 3.6/5, Herland 3.5/5).
Which is shorter to read: Herland or The man who ended war?
Herland is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Herland (142 pages, ≈ 2 h 38 m); The man who ended war (190 pages, ≈ 3 h 31 m).
Which is harder to read: Herland or The man who ended war?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Herland: Challenging; The man who ended war: Challenging.