Sidonia the sorceress vs Witchcraft for Wayward Girls: Which Should You Read?
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Sidonia the sorceress
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"Sidonia, the Sorceress" is a captivating Gothic novel set in the 17th century that intertwines themes of witchcraft, superstition, and societal repression. Wilhelm Meinhold employs a rich, descriptive narrative style…
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls
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‘I did an evil thing to be put in here, and I’m going to have to do an evil thing to get out.’ They call them wayward girls. Loose girls. Girls who grew up too fast. And they’re sent to the Wellwood House in St.…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Witchcraft for Wayward Girls highest: Witchcraft for Wayward Girls 4.2 · Sidonia the sorceress 3.7.
- Sidonia the sorceress is the quickest read — about 6 hours vs 9 for Witchcraft for Wayward Girls.
- Witchcraft for Wayward Girls has the widest readership — 328 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Sidonia the sorceress | Witchcraft for Wayward Girls | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.5 (13) | — |
| Hardcover | — | 3.9 (229) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (328) |
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Reception
| Sidonia the sorceress | Witchcraft for Wayward Girls | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 13 | 328 |
| Editions | 16 | 8 |
| Want to read | 107 | — |
| Reading it now | 8 | — |
| Written reviews | 3 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 2438 |
| Pages | 364 | 496 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Sidonia the sorceress or Witchcraft for Wayward Girls?
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Witchcraft for Wayward Girls 4.2/5, Sidonia the sorceress 3.7/5).
Which is shorter to read: Sidonia the sorceress or Witchcraft for Wayward Girls?
Sidonia the sorceress is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Sidonia the sorceress (364 pages, ≈ 6 h 44 m); Witchcraft for Wayward Girls (496 pages, ≈ 9 h 11 m).
Which is harder to read: Sidonia the sorceress or Witchcraft for Wayward Girls?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Sidonia the sorceress: Challenging; Witchcraft for Wayward Girls: Moderate.