Shadows of the Stanley Hotel vs The Damned: Which Should You Read?
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The Damned is a chilling tale of supernatural horror from one of the great masters of horror fiction, Algernon Blackwood.
The verdict
- Very close on paper — pick by the themes that pull you more.
Scores by source
| Shadows of the Stanley Hotel | The Damned | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | — | 4.3 (3) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.0 (26) |
Reception
| Shadows of the Stanley Hotel | The Damned | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | — | 26 |
| Editions | — | 106 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 188 |
| Pages | 178 | 110 |
Questions readers ask
Which is shorter to read: Shadows of the Stanley Hotel or The Damned?
The Damned is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The Damned (110 pages, ≈ 2 h 02 m); Shadows of the Stanley Hotel (178 pages, ≈ 3 h 18 m).
Which is harder to read: Shadows of the Stanley Hotel or The Damned?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Shadows of the Stanley Hotel: Moderate; The Damned: Moderate.