Saint Francis of Assisi vs Saint Thomas Aquinas: Which Should You Read?
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Saint Francis of Assisi
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G.K. Chesterton lends his witty, astute and sardonic prose to the much loved figure of Saint Francis of Assis. Grounding the man behind the myth he states "however wild and romantic his gyrations might appear to many,…
Saint Thomas Aquinas
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" St. Thomas Aquinas is enriched by the author's unique ability to see the world through the saint's eyes, a fresh and animated view that shows us Aquinas as no other biography has. Acclaimed as the best book ever…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Saint Thomas Aquinas has the widest readership — 12102 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Saint Francis of Assisi | Saint Thomas Aquinas | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (12100) | 4.0 (12102) |
| Hardcover | 3.3 (3) | 4.1 (10) |
Reception
| Saint Francis of Assisi | Saint Thomas Aquinas | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 12100 | 12102 |
| Editions | 547 | 78 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 17303 | 17409 |
| Reading it now | 2241 | 2238 |
| Written reviews | 1311 | 1327 |
| Wikipedia attention | 69010 | 72604 |
| Pages | 114 | 115 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Saint Francis of Assisi or Saint Thomas Aquinas?
Saint Thomas Aquinas has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Saint Thomas Aquinas 4.0/5, Saint Francis of Assisi 4.0/5).
Which is shorter to read: Saint Francis of Assisi or Saint Thomas Aquinas?
Saint Francis of Assisi is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Saint Francis of Assisi (114 pages, ≈ 2 h 07 m); Saint Thomas Aquinas (115 pages, ≈ 2 h 08 m).
Which is harder to read: Saint Francis of Assisi or Saint Thomas Aquinas?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Saint Francis of Assisi: Demanding; Saint Thomas Aquinas: Demanding.