Merlin vs The coming of the king: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Merlin, Wizards, Arthurian romances
Merlin
Merlin () is a mythical figure prominently featured in the legend of King Arthur and best known as a prophet and a magician, along with several other main roles.
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The coming of the king
Was Merlin only a legend—or a man of history?In The Quest for Merlin, acclaimed historian and author Nikolai Tolstoy undertakes a bold and fascinating investigation into one of Britain's most enduring and enigmatic…
The verdict
- The coming of the king is the quickest read — about 11 hours vs 13 for Merlin.
- Merlin runs the darker storyline; The coming of the king stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Want a one-evening read?
The coming of the king
≈ 11h vs 13h for Merlin
New to the genre?
The coming of the king
Moderate vs Challenging for Merlin
In the mood for something dark?
Merlin
a darker storyline than The coming of the king
Want something lighter?
The coming of the king
an easier tone than Merlin
Scores by source
| Merlin | The coming of the king | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.2 (174) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.0 (3) |
Reception
| Merlin | The coming of the king | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | — | 174 |
| Editions | 10 | 8 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 70 |
| Reading it now | — | 8 |
| Written reviews | — | 29 |
| Wikipedia attention | 50902 | 243 |
| Pages | 739 | 607 |