Sous l'acacia d'Occident vs The Plague: Which Should You Read?
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Sous l'acacia d'Occident
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In the final novel in the bestselling series, Christian Jacq writes of the Hittite king who wants Ramses to marry his daughter, while revolt is brewing among the revenge-driven Libyans.
The Plague
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From the Publisher: From one of the most brilliant and influential thinkers of the twentieth century-two novels, six short stories, and a pair of essays in a single volume. In both his essays and his fiction, Albert…
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The verdict
- Readers rate The Plague highest: The Plague 4.1 · Sous l'acacia d'Occident 3.8.
- Sous l'acacia d'Occident is the quickest read — about 6 hours vs 12 for The Plague.
- The Plague has the widest readership — 14 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Sous l'acacia d'Occident | The Plague | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | — | 3.7 (3) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (14) |
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Reception
| Sous l'acacia d'Occident | The Plague | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1 | 14 |
| Editions | 53 | 2 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 132985 |
| Pages | 356 | 680 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Sous l'acacia d'Occident or The Plague?
The Plague has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Plague 4.1/5, Sous l'acacia d'Occident 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: Sous l'acacia d'Occident or The Plague?
Sous l'acacia d'Occident is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Sous l'acacia d'Occident (356 pages, ≈ 6 h 36 m); The Plague (680 pages, ≈ 12 h 36 m).
Which is harder to read: Sous l'acacia d'Occident or The Plague?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Sous l'acacia d'Occident: Moderate; The Plague: Moderate.