Open Wide vs The Damned: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Horror
Open Wide
An increasingly obsessive radio host tests the boundaries of her boyfriend's love in this unforgettable dark comedy that is by turns romantic, horrific, and profound Olive is desperate to get close to Theo—really,…
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The Damned
The Damned is a chilling tale of supernatural horror from one of the great masters of horror fiction, Algernon Blackwood.
Side by side
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Damned is the quickest read — about 2 hours vs 4 for Open Wide.
- The Damned has the widest readership — 26 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Open Wide | The Damned | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 3.8 (9) | 4.3 (3) |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (5) | 4.0 (26) |
Reception
| Open Wide | The Damned | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 9 | 26 |
| Editions | — | 106 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | 14 | 188 |
| Pages | 266 | 110 |