Simon the Coldheart (Beauvallet Dynasty #1) vs The summer of the Danes: Which Should You Read?
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Simon the Coldheart (Beauvallet Dynasty #1)
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Simon was born in 1386, the illegitimate son of Geoffrey of Malvallet. He and his half-brother became great friends of the Prince, fighting against France. Simon, valiant and strong, with a keen mind and fair visage,…
The summer of the Danes
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In the summer of 1144, a strange calm has settled over England--almost a peace. For several months there has been little actual fighting between the forces of King Stephen and those of Empress Maud, the two royal…
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The verdict
- Readers rate The summer of the Danes highest: The summer of the Danes 4.1 · Simon the Coldheart (Beauvallet Dynasty #1) 3.7.
- The summer of the Danes has the widest readership — 5410 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Simon the Coldheart (Beauvallet Dynasty #1) | The summer of the Danes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.7 (2741) | 4.1 (5410) |
| Hardcover | 3.5 (4) | 4.2 (6) |
| Apple Books | 5.0 (9) | — |
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Reception
| Simon the Coldheart (Beauvallet Dynasty #1) | The summer of the Danes | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2741 | 5410 |
| Editions | 36 | 35 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 2147 |
| Reading it now | — | 1319 |
| Written reviews | — | 365 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 230 |
| Pages | 288 | 289 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Simon the Coldheart (Beauvallet Dynasty #1) or The summer of the Danes?
The summer of the Danes has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The summer of the Danes 4.1/5, Simon the Coldheart (Beauvallet Dynasty #1) 3.7/5).
Which is shorter to read: Simon the Coldheart (Beauvallet Dynasty #1) or The summer of the Danes?
Simon the Coldheart (Beauvallet Dynasty #1) is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Simon the Coldheart (Beauvallet Dynasty #1) (288 pages, ≈ 5 h 20 m); The summer of the Danes (289 pages, ≈ 5 h 21 m).
Which is harder to read: Simon the Coldheart (Beauvallet Dynasty #1) or The summer of the Danes?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Simon the Coldheart (Beauvallet Dynasty #1): Challenging; The summer of the Danes: Moderate.