Goethe & the Greeks vs Magicians of the Gods: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Ancient Civilization, Civilization
vs
Magicians of the Gods
"The evidence revealed in this book shows beyond reasonable doubt that an advanced civilization that flourished during the Ice Age was destroyed in the global cataclysms between 12,800 and 11,600 years ago. But there…
The verdict
- Goethe & the Greeks is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 11 for Magicians of the Gods.
- Magicians of the Gods runs the darker storyline; Goethe & the Greeks stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Want a one-evening read?
Goethe & the Greeks
≈ 5h vs 11h for Magicians of the Gods
New to the genre?
Magicians of the Gods
Moderate vs Challenging for Goethe & the Greeks
In the mood for something dark?
Magicians of the Gods
a darker storyline than Goethe & the Greeks
Want something lighter?
Goethe & the Greeks
an easier tone than Magicians of the Gods
Scores by source
| Goethe & the Greeks | Magicians of the Gods | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.2 (7058) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.9 (22) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (113) |
Reception
| Goethe & the Greeks | Magicians of the Gods | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | — | 7058 |
| Editions | 8 | 5 |
| Citations | — | 3 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 13442 |
| Reading it now | — | 2528 |
| Written reviews | — | 549 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 1025 |
| Pages | 323 | 608 |