Robert Ludlum's The Bourne sanction vs The Bourne ultimatum: Which Should You Read?
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Robert Ludlum's The Bourne sanction
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"Jason Bourne must confront a nightmare version of himself--an amoral, heartless killer--in this new novel in Robert Ludlum's bestselling series"--Provided by publisher.
The Bourne ultimatum
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David Webb must once again assume the identity of assassin Jason Bourne as he matches wits with his mortal enemy, Carlos, a deadly and elusive terrorist known as "the Jackal," in a final confrontation.
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Robert Ludlum's The Bourne sanction is the quickest read — about 8 hours vs 11 for The Bourne ultimatum.
- Robert Ludlum's The Bourne sanction has the widest readership — 8954 ratings behind its score.
- Robert Ludlum's The Bourne sanction runs the darker storyline; The Bourne ultimatum stays the lighter read.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Robert Ludlum's The Bourne sanction | The Bourne ultimatum | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (8954) | — |
| Hardcover | 3.9 (18) | 3.7 (145) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (104) |
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Reception
| Robert Ludlum's The Bourne sanction | The Bourne ultimatum | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 8954 | 145 |
| Editions | 22 | 11 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | 7732 | — |
| Reading it now | 639 | — |
| Written reviews | 342 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 3223 |
| Pages | 484 | 611 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Robert Ludlum's The Bourne sanction or The Bourne ultimatum?
The Bourne ultimatum has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Bourne ultimatum 4.0/5, Robert Ludlum's The Bourne sanction 3.9/5).
Which is shorter to read: Robert Ludlum's The Bourne sanction or The Bourne ultimatum?
Robert Ludlum's The Bourne sanction is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Robert Ludlum's The Bourne sanction (484 pages, ≈ 8 h 58 m); The Bourne ultimatum (611 pages, ≈ 11 h 19 m).
Which is harder to read: Robert Ludlum's The Bourne sanction or The Bourne ultimatum?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Robert Ludlum's The Bourne sanction: Moderate; The Bourne ultimatum: Moderate.