Salammbô vs Vingt ans apres̀: Which Should You Read?
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Salammbô
Salammbô (1862) is a historical novel by Gustave Flaubert.[1] It is set in Carthage during the 3rd century BC,[1] immediately before and during the Mercenary Revolt which took place shortly after the First Punic…
1 film adaptation
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Vingt ans apres̀
Two decades have passed since the musketeers triumphed over Cardinal Richelieu and Milady. Time has weakened their resolve, and dispersed their loyalties. But treasons and strategems still cry out for justice: civil war…
1 film adaptation
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Salammbô is the quickest read — about 6 hours vs 13 for Vingt ans apres̀.
- Salammbô has the widest readership — 632 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Salammbô | Vingt ans apres̀ | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.7 (632) | — |
| Hardcover | 3.4 (18) | — |
| Google Books | 3.0 (1) | — |
Reception
| Salammbô | Vingt ans apres̀ | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 632 | 9 |
| Editions | 240 | 268 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 13480 | — |
| Written reviews | 632 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 4013 | — |
| Pages | 370 | 754 |