Goliath vs Leviathan: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Imaginary creatures, Genetic Engineering, Princes, War, Science Fiction, Children's fiction

Cover of Goliath

Goliath Scott Westerfeld · 2011 ★★★★☆ 4.0 576 pages · ≈ 10 h 40 m · Light Find on Amazon

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Cover of Leviathan

Leviathan Scott Westerfeld · 2009 ★★★★☆ 3.9 444 pages · ≈ 8 h 13 m · Light Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 4.0 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
Leviathan is the quicker read — about 8 hours vs 10 for Goliath.

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