Scott Pilgrim vs. the world (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 2) vs The Goon: Which Should You Read?
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Scott Pilgrim vs. the world (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 2)
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Does Scott and Ramona's burgeoning relationship have a future? Isn't Scott still supposedly dating Knives Chau? Who is Ramona's second evil ex-boyfriend, and why is he in Toronto? Who are The Clash At Demonhead, and…
The Goon
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After surviving the return of Labrazio, Goon wants nothing more than to settle onto a barstool with some whiskey, but a succession of cake-mad hobo gods, snake-hurling hillbillies, and bodacious burlesque dancers have…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Goon has the widest readership — 56 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Scott Pilgrim vs. the world (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 2) | The Goon | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.3 (56) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.0 (14) |
Reception
| Scott Pilgrim vs. the world (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 2) | The Goon | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 22 | 56 |
| Editions | 12 | 10 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 11 |
| Reading it now | — | 3 |
| Written reviews | — | 8 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 2810 |
| Pages | 200 | 108 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Scott Pilgrim vs. the world (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 2) or The Goon?
The Goon has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Goon 4.1/5, Scott Pilgrim vs. the world (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 2) 4.0/5).
Which is shorter to read: Scott Pilgrim vs. the world (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 2) or The Goon?
The Goon is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The Goon (108 pages, ≈ 2 h 00 m); Scott Pilgrim vs. the world (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 2) (200 pages, ≈ 3 h 42 m).
Which is harder to read: Scott Pilgrim vs. the world (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 2) or The Goon?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Scott Pilgrim vs. the world (Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 2): Light; The Goon: Light.