Melmoth the Wanderer vs The Damned: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Horror, Fiction
Melmoth the Wanderer
"In a satanic bargain, Melmoth has sold his soul in exchange for immortality and now preys on the helpless in their darkest moments, offering to ease their suffering if they will take his place and release him from his…
vs
The Damned
Damnation, a concept of divine punishment and torment, and use of the term as a profanity
The verdict
- Readers rate The Damned highest: The Damned 3.9 · Melmoth the Wanderer 3.7.
- The Damned is the quickest read — about 2 hours vs 10 for Melmoth the Wanderer.
- Melmoth the Wanderer has the widest readership — 5785 ratings behind its score.
- Melmoth the Wanderer runs the darker storyline; The Damned stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Want a one-evening read?
The Damned
≈ 2h vs 10h for Melmoth the Wanderer
New to the genre?
The Damned
Moderate vs Challenging for Melmoth the Wanderer
In the mood for something dark?
Melmoth the Wanderer
a darker storyline than The Damned
Want something lighter?
The Damned
an easier tone than Melmoth the Wanderer
Scores by source
| Melmoth the Wanderer | The Damned | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.7 (5785) | — |
| Hardcover | — | 4.3 (3) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.0 (26) |
Reception
| Melmoth the Wanderer | The Damned | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 5785 | 26 |
| Editions | 105 | 106 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 29784 | — |
| Pages | 560 | 110 |