Once an Eagle vs Strangers in Time: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Historical, War, Fiction
Once an Eagle
Required reading for West Point cadets, Once An Eagle is the story of one special man, a soldier named Sam Damon, and his adversary over a lifetime, fellow officer Courtney Massengale. Damon is a professional who puts…
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Strangers in Time
Fourteen-year-old Charlie Matters is up to no good, but for a very good reason. Without parents, peerage, or merit, he steals what he needs, living day-to-day until he’s old enough to enlist to fight the Germans. After…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Strangers in Time is the quickest read — about 8 hours vs 24 for Once an Eagle.
- Strangers in Time has the widest readership — 1785 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Once an Eagle | Strangers in Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 3.9 (4) | 4.1 (25) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (350) | 4.5 (1785) |
Reception
| Once an Eagle | Strangers in Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 350 | 1785 |
| Editions | 14 | 5 |
| Citations | 6 | — |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Pages | 1312 | 448 |