Self-help vs The master key system in twenty-four parts with questionnaire and glossary: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Self-Improvement, Success, Self-actualization, Philosophy, Nonfiction
Self-help
“THIS is a revised edition of a book which has already been received with considerable favour at home and abroad.”
Self-Help; With Illustrations of Character and Conduct is a book published in 1859 by Samuel Smiles. The second edition of 1866 added Perseverance to the subtitle. It has been called "the bible of mid-Victorian…
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The master key system in twenty-four parts with questionnaire and glossary
“It is my privilege to enclose herewith Week One of The Master Key System.”
The Master Key System is a personal development book by Charles F. Haanel that was published in 1912. Though originally a 24 week correspondence course, it was published in book form in 1917. Along with "The Science of…
The verdict
- Readers rate The master key system in twenty-four parts with questionnaire and glossary highest: The master key system in twenty-four parts with questionnaire and glossary 4.1 · Self-help 3.8.
- The master key system in twenty-four parts with questionnaire and glossary is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 7 for Self-help.
- Self-help has the widest readership — 411 ratings behind its score.
- The master key system in twenty-four parts with questionnaire and glossary runs the darker storyline; Self-help stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Want a one-evening read?
The master key system in twenty-four parts with questionnaire and glossary
≈ 3h vs 7h for Self-help
In the mood for something dark?
The master key system in twenty-four parts with questionnaire and glossary
a darker storyline than Self-help
Want something lighter?
Self-help
an easier tone than The master key system in twenty-four parts with questionnaire and glossary
Scores by source
| Self-help | The master key system in twenty-four parts with questionnaire and glossary | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.8 (411) | — |
| Hardcover | — | 4.2 (4) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (13) |
Reception
| Self-help | The master key system in twenty-four parts with questionnaire and glossary | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 411 | 13 |
| Editions | 58 | 135 |
| Citations | 327 | — |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 1874 | — |
| Reading it now | 253 | — |
| Written reviews | 63 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 985 | — |
| Pages | 386 | 206 |