Mike and Psmith vs The Storybook of Legends: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Boarding schools, School Stories, Schools, Friendship, Fiction
Mike and Psmith
Gloomy when his poor scholastic record forces him to change schools just as he is about to become captain of the cricket team, an English boy cheers up when he discovers another new boy in similar circumstances.
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The Storybook of Legends
At Ever After High, an enchanting boarding school, the children of fairytale legends prepare themselves to fulfill their destinies as the next generation of Snow Whites, Prince Charmings and Evil Queens...whether they…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Mike and Psmith is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 6 for The Storybook of Legends.
- The Storybook of Legends has the widest readership — 13577 ratings behind its score.
- The Storybook of Legends runs the darker storyline; Mike and Psmith stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Want a one-evening read?
Mike and Psmith
≈ 3h vs 6h for The Storybook of Legends
Want the crowd-tested pick?
The Storybook of Legends
13577 ratings vs 3009 for Mike and Psmith
In the mood for something dark?
The Storybook of Legends
a darker storyline than Mike and Psmith
Want something lighter?
Mike and Psmith
an easier tone than The Storybook of Legends
Scores by source
| Mike and Psmith | The Storybook of Legends | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (3009) | 4.1 (13577) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.6 (19) |
Reception
| Mike and Psmith | The Storybook of Legends | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 3009 | 13577 |
| Editions | 81 | 18 |
| Citations | 3 | — |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 1852 | 11992 |
| Reading it now | 127 | 593 |
| Written reviews | 325 | 1575 |
| Wikipedia attention | 393 | — |
| Pages | 171 | 352 |