Proof of Guilt vs Watchman (Crime Club): Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: London, Police, Fiction
Proof of Guilt
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When the clues in a hit-and-run investigation lead him to two families famous for producing and selling the world's best Madeira wine, Scotland Yard's Ian Rutledge is pitted against his new supervisor, who has his own…
Watchman (Crime Club)
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From #1 international bestseller Ian Rankin, an unlucky spy gets one last chance at redemption. Miles Flint is a spy who has been making some serious mistakes. His last assignment led to the death of a foreign official…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Proof of Guilt has the widest readership — 163 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Proof of Guilt | Watchman (Crime Club) | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.0 (5) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (163) | 4.0 (27) |
Reception
| Proof of Guilt | Watchman (Crime Club) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 163 | 27 |
| Editions | 1 | 24 |
| Citations | 2 | — |
| Pages | 343 | 272 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Proof of Guilt or Watchman (Crime Club)?
Proof of Guilt has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Proof of Guilt 4.0/5, Watchman (Crime Club) 3.9/5).
Which is shorter to read: Proof of Guilt or Watchman (Crime Club)?
Watchman (Crime Club) is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Watchman (Crime Club) (272 pages, ≈ 5 h 02 m); Proof of Guilt (343 pages, ≈ 6 h 21 m).
Which is harder to read: Proof of Guilt or Watchman (Crime Club)?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Proof of Guilt: Moderate; Watchman (Crime Club): Moderate.