Naming Jack the Ripper vs The True Face of Jack the Ripper: Which Should You Read?
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Naming Jack the Ripper
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The definitive identity of the world’s most notorious serial killer is finally revealed.In this latest edition of Naming Jack the Ripper, three brand-new chapters detail Ripperologist Russell Edwards’ ongoing work since…
The True Face of Jack the Ripper
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Melvin Harris, the man chiefly responsible for exposing the "Ripper Diary", now reveals the true face of Jack the Ripper. Harris disposes of all previous candidates and by using FBI techniques he tells the story of how…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The True Face of Jack the Ripper is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 7 for Naming Jack the Ripper.
- Naming Jack the Ripper has the widest readership — 1136 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Naming Jack the Ripper | The True Face of Jack the Ripper | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.6 (1136) | 3.3 (42) |
Reception
| Naming Jack the Ripper | The True Face of Jack the Ripper | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1136 | 42 |
| Editions | 6 | 5 |
| Want to read | — | 24 |
| Written reviews | — | 3 |
| Pages | 384 | 220 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Naming Jack the Ripper or The True Face of Jack the Ripper?
Naming Jack the Ripper has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Naming Jack the Ripper 3.6/5, The True Face of Jack the Ripper 3.5/5).
Which is shorter to read: Naming Jack the Ripper or The True Face of Jack the Ripper?
The True Face of Jack the Ripper is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The True Face of Jack the Ripper (220 pages, ≈ 4 h 04 m); Naming Jack the Ripper (384 pages, ≈ 7 h 07 m).
Which is harder to read: Naming Jack the Ripper or The True Face of Jack the Ripper?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Naming Jack the Ripper: Moderate; The True Face of Jack the Ripper: Moderate.