Lord of Chaos vs The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2): Which Should You Read?
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Lord of Chaos
The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. In the Third Age, an Age of…
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The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2)
Now in development for TV! Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. The Wheel of Time…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2) is the quickest read — about 10 hours vs 19 for Lord of Chaos.
- The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2) has the widest readership — 366090 ratings behind its score.
- Lord of Chaos runs the darker storyline; The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2) stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Want a one-evening read?
The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2)
≈ 10h vs 19h for Lord of Chaos
New to the genre?
The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2)
Moderate vs Challenging for Lord of Chaos
In the mood for something dark?
Lord of Chaos
a darker storyline than The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2)
Want something lighter?
The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2)
an easier tone than Lord of Chaos
Scores by source
| Lord of Chaos | The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.2 (202647) | 4.3 (366090) |
| Hardcover | 4.1 (1045) | 4.2 (1678) |
| Google Books | 4.0 (18) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (1516) | 4.5 (2744) |
Reception
| Lord of Chaos | The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 202647 | 366090 |
| Editions | 31 | 46 |
| Citations | 1 | — |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 56571 | — |
| Reading it now | 9723 | — |
| Written reviews | 6751 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 2503 | — |
| Pages | 1056 | 576 |