Hippolyta and the curse of the Amazons vs The heroes: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Greece, Greek Mythology, Children's fiction
Hippolyta and the curse of the Amazons
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Thirteen-year-old Hippolyta, a princess of the Amazons, fights to save her people from destruction when her mother the Queen refuses to sacrifice her second-born male child.
The heroes
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Stories based on the Greek myths about Perseus, Jason and the Argonauts, Theseus, and the twelve labors of Heracles.
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The heroes has the widest readership — 1026 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Hippolyta and the curse of the Amazons | The heroes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (292) | 3.8 (1026) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.0 (2) |
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Reception
| Hippolyta and the curse of the Amazons | The heroes | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 292 | 1026 |
| Editions | 8 | 56 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | 258 | 1321 |
| Reading it now | 8 | 398 |
| Written reviews | 30 | 101 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 57 |
| Pages | 248 | 213 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Hippolyta and the curse of the Amazons or The heroes?
Hippolyta and the curse of the Amazons has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Hippolyta and the curse of the Amazons 3.9/5, The heroes 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: Hippolyta and the curse of the Amazons or The heroes?
The heroes is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The heroes (213 pages, ≈ 3 h 57 m); Hippolyta and the curse of the Amazons (248 pages, ≈ 4 h 36 m).
Which is harder to read: Hippolyta and the curse of the Amazons or The heroes?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Hippolyta and the curse of the Amazons: Light; The heroes: Moderate.