Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard vs Smith of Wootton Major: Which Should You Read?
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Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard
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A clever wandering minstrel rescues an imprisoned young lady when she charms the seven man-hating damsels guarding her by telling them stories, one by one.
Smith of Wootton Major
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The village of Wootton Major is well-known around the countryside for its annual festivals, which are particularly famous for their culinary delights. The biggest festival of them all is the Feast of Good Children. This…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard highest: Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard 4.2 · Smith of Wootton Major 3.8.
- Smith of Wootton Major is the quickest read — about 1 hours vs 5 for Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard.
- Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard has the widest readership — 182 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard | Smith of Wootton Major | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.3 (182) | — |
| Hardcover | — | 3.7 (27) |
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Reception
| Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard | Smith of Wootton Major | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 182 | 27 |
| Editions | 39 | 27 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 1609 |
| Pages | 309 | 62 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard or Smith of Wootton Major?
Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard 4.2/5, Smith of Wootton Major 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard or Smith of Wootton Major?
Smith of Wootton Major is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Smith of Wootton Major (62 pages, ≈ 1 h 09 m); Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard (309 pages, ≈ 5 h 43 m).
Which is harder to read: Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard or Smith of Wootton Major?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard: Challenging; Smith of Wootton Major: Moderate.