Mary Barton vs Smoky crusade: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Working class, Social life and customs
Mary Barton
Mary Barton, the daughter of disillusioned trade unionist, rejects her working-class lover Jem Wilson in the hope of marrying Henry Carson, the mill owner's son, and making a better life for herself and her father. But…
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The verdict
- Very close on paper — pick by the themes that pull you more.
Scores by source
| Mary Barton | Smoky crusade | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.8 (21961) | — |
| Hardcover | 3.3 (26) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (65) | — |
Reception
| Mary Barton | Smoky crusade | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 21961 | — |
| Editions | 70 | 7 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 25971 | — |
| Written reviews | 1618 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 1811 | — |
| Pages | 387 | 368 |