Nineteen Eighty-Four vs The Alchemist - 10th Anniversary Edition: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Classics
Nineteen Eighty-Four
Nineteen Eighty-Four: A Novel, often referred to as 1984, is a dystopian social science fiction novel by the English novelist George Orwell (the pen name of Eric Arthur Blair). It was published on 8 June 1949 by Secker…
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The Alchemist - 10th Anniversary Edition
Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Nineteen Eighty-Four has the widest readership — 5733183 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Nineteen Eighty-Four | The Alchemist - 10th Anniversary Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.2 (5733183) | — |
| Hardcover | 5.0 (1) | 3.5 (3340) |
| Google Books | — | 4.5 (185) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (3701) |
Reception
| Nineteen Eighty-Four | The Alchemist - 10th Anniversary Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 5733183 | 3701 |
| Editions | 536 | — |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 3170038 | — |
| Pages | 244 | 196 |