Pelham vs The dynamiter: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: British and irish fiction, Classic Literature, Fiction
Pelham
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This is the tale of Henry Pelham. He falls in love with his best friend’s sister, and then learns that his friend is accused of murder. He must find the real killer in order to marry his love. The book really…
The dynamiter
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All fourteen-year-old Robbie Hendrick ever wanted was a family. Yet as another Mississippi summer begins, his wayward mother has run off again fearing a breakdown and he's left to burn the days caring for his half…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Pelham highest: Pelham 3.8 · The dynamiter 3.4.
- The dynamiter is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 6 for Pelham.
- The dynamiter has the widest readership — 138 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Pelham | The dynamiter | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.3 (138) |
| Google Books | 4.0 (1) | — |
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Reception
| Pelham | The dynamiter | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1 | 138 |
| Editions | 108 | 25 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 209 | — |
| Pages | 375 | 192 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Pelham or The dynamiter?
Pelham has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Pelham 3.8/5, The dynamiter 3.4/5).
Which is shorter to read: Pelham or The dynamiter?
The dynamiter is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The dynamiter (192 pages, ≈ 3 h 33 m); Pelham (375 pages, ≈ 6 h 57 m).
Which is harder to read: Pelham or The dynamiter?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Pelham: Demanding; The dynamiter: Demanding.