Law of the Desert Born vs The Crusade of the Excelsior: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: American Short stories, Westerns, Fiction
Law of the Desert Born
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This first-rate collection of short stories by the incomparable Louis L’Amour showcases the legendary writer at his very spinning a fascinating and wholly authentic set of unforgettable tales. In these extraordinary…
The Crusade of the Excelsior
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The speaker, though apparently more at his ease at sea, was in dress and appearance fully as unnautical as Banks. As he leaned over the railing, his white, close-fitting trousers and small patent-leather boots gave him…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Law of the Desert Born highest: Law of the Desert Born 4.0 · The Crusade of the Excelsior 3.7.
- Law of the Desert Born has the widest readership — 1491 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Law of the Desert Born | The Crusade of the Excelsior | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (1491) | 3.4 (10) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (41) | — |
Reception
| Law of the Desert Born | The Crusade of the Excelsior | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1491 | 10 |
| Editions | 16 | 20 |
| Want to read | 644 | — |
| Reading it now | 489 | — |
| Written reviews | 76 | — |
| Pages | 245 | 250 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Law of the Desert Born or The Crusade of the Excelsior?
Law of the Desert Born has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Law of the Desert Born 4.0/5, The Crusade of the Excelsior 3.7/5).
Which is shorter to read: Law of the Desert Born or The Crusade of the Excelsior?
Law of the Desert Born is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Law of the Desert Born (245 pages, ≈ 4 h 32 m); The Crusade of the Excelsior (250 pages, ≈ 4 h 38 m).
Which is harder to read: Law of the Desert Born or The Crusade of the Excelsior?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Law of the Desert Born: Moderate; The Crusade of the Excelsior: Demanding.