Law of the Desert Born vs The Man Without a Country: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: American Short stories, History, Fiction
Law of the Desert Born
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…
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The Man Without a Country
The story of a U.S. Navy officer involved in the treason of Aaron Burr.
1 film adaptation
The verdict
- Readers rate Law of the Desert Born highest: Law of the Desert Born 4.0 · The Man Without a Country 3.8.
- The Man Without a Country is the quickest read — about 1 hours vs 4 for Law of the Desert Born.
- 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 Man Without a Country | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (1491) | 3.8 (1281) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.7 (3) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (41) | 4.0 (31) |
Reception
| Law of the Desert Born | The Man Without a Country | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1491 | 1281 |
| Editions | 16 | 189 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | 644 | 1207 |
| Reading it now | 489 | — |
| Written reviews | 76 | 145 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 2687 |
| Pages | 245 | 106 |