Mr. Nice vs The autobiography of an unknown South African: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Biography & Memoir
Mr. Nice
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This candid crime memoir by Britain's most famous drug baron is "frequently hilarious, occasionally sad, and often surreal" (GQ).   During the mid-1980s Howard Marks had 43 aliases, 89 phone lines, and owned 25…
The autobiography of an unknown South African
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The Autobiography of an Unknown South African by Naboth Mokgatle offers a detailed and rich narrative of the author's life and his tribal roots, providing a vivid glimpse into the customs, traditions, and history of the…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The autobiography of an unknown South African is the quickest read — about 6 hours vs 8 for Mr. Nice.
- Mr. Nice has the widest readership — 11187 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Mr. Nice | The autobiography of an unknown South African | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (11187) | 4.0 (10) |
| Hardcover | 3.9 (24) | — |
| Google Books | — | 5.0 (1) |
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Reception
| Mr. Nice | The autobiography of an unknown South African | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 11187 | 10 |
| Editions | 9 | 9 |
| Citations | — | 35 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 5957 | 36 |
| Reading it now | 446 | — |
| Written reviews | 435 | 2 |
| Wikipedia attention | 1540 | — |
| Pages | 468 | 349 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Mr. Nice or The autobiography of an unknown South African?
Mr. Nice has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Mr. Nice 3.9/5, The autobiography of an unknown South African 3.9/5).
Which is shorter to read: Mr. Nice or The autobiography of an unknown South African?
The autobiography of an unknown South African is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The autobiography of an unknown South African (349 pages, ≈ 6 h 28 m); Mr. Nice (468 pages, ≈ 8 h 40 m).
Which is harder to read: Mr. Nice or The autobiography of an unknown South African?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Mr. Nice: Moderate; The autobiography of an unknown South African: Moderate.