King Arthur in antiquity vs 'Salem’s Lot: Which Should You Read?
King Arthur in antiquity
This original and compelling study argues against the traditional identification of Arthur as a king in Celtic Britain. Instead, Graham Anderson explores the evidence for two much older figures, known to classical…
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'Salem’s Lot
“Almost everyone thought the man and the boy were father and son.”
Author Ben Mears returns to ‘Salem's Lot to write a book about a house that has haunted him since childhood only to find his isolated hometown infested with vampires. While the vampires claim more victims, Mears…
1 film adaptation
The verdict
- Readers rate 'Salem’s Lot highest: 'Salem’s Lot 4.1 · King Arthur in antiquity 3.7.
- King Arthur in antiquity is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 7 for 'Salem’s Lot.
- 'Salem’s Lot has the widest readership — 681749 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| King Arthur in antiquity | 'Salem’s Lot | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.1 (7) | 4.1 (681749) |
Reception
| King Arthur in antiquity | 'Salem’s Lot | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 7 | 681749 |
| Editions | 9 | 106 |
| Citations | 5 | — |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 40 |
| Written reviews | — | 8 |
| Pages | 224 | 427 |