Michel Strogoff vs Shui hu zhuan: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Heroes -- Fiction, Heroes, History, Fiction
Michel Strogoff
While in the service of Alexander II, Michael Strogoff faces almost insurmountable obstacles as he carries a message from Moscow to Irkutsk during the time of a Tatar rebellion.
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Shui hu zhuan
Tells the story of 108 legendary heroes at the end of the Song Dynasty, who fought for justice for the poor.
The verdict
- Michel Strogoff is the quickest read — about 2 hours vs 17 for Shui hu zhuan.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Michel Strogoff | Shui hu zhuan | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (11366) | — |
Reception
| Michel Strogoff | Shui hu zhuan | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 11366 | — |
| Editions | 152 | 102 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 6350 | — |
| Pages | 114 | 949 |