Murder at the Opera vs The Last Mona Lisa: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: American literature, Mystery
Murder at the Opera
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When a nobleman's mistress is gunned down on the steps of the Covent Garden opera house, brilliant adventurer Atlas Catesby discovers a sinister family connection that compels him to investigate.London, 1815. Amateur…
The Last Mona Lisa
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ONE OF PEOPLE MAGAZINE’S BEST BOOKS OF SUMMER!"Unstoppable what-happens-next momentum."—Michael Connelly, #1 New York Times bestselling author"A deliciously tense read."—Ruth Ware, #1 New York Times bestselling…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Murder at the Opera highest: Murder at the Opera 4.1 · The Last Mona Lisa 3.8.
- The Last Mona Lisa has the widest readership — 7876 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Murder at the Opera | The Last Mona Lisa | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.1 (785) | 3.8 (7876) |
| Hardcover | 3.8 (4) | 3.3 (7) |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (33) | 4.0 (105) |
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Reception
| Murder at the Opera | The Last Mona Lisa | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 785 | 7876 |
| Editions | 1 | 4 |
| Want to read | 354 | — |
| Reading it now | 89 | — |
| Written reviews | 99 | — |
| Pages | 336 | 400 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Murder at the Opera or The Last Mona Lisa?
Murder at the Opera has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Murder at the Opera 4.1/5, The Last Mona Lisa 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: Murder at the Opera or The Last Mona Lisa?
Murder at the Opera is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Murder at the Opera (336 pages, ≈ 6 h 13 m); The Last Mona Lisa (400 pages, ≈ 7 h 24 m).
Which is harder to read: Murder at the Opera or The Last Mona Lisa?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Murder at the Opera: Moderate; The Last Mona Lisa: Moderate.