Space Oddity vs The Obake Code: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Space, Queer, Adult, Science Fiction
Space Oddity
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Return to the greatest contest in the galaxy in this “beguiling, bewitching” (Seanan McGuire, New York Times bestselling author of the October Daye series) sequel to the hilarious USA TODAY bestseller Space Opera from…
The Obake Code
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After the heist of a lifetime, Malia has it all: a loft apartment aboard the massive Kepler Station, expensive clothes, and a dev credit in her favorite video game. She’s also bored as hell. Three years after retiring…
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The verdict
- Readers rate Space Oddity highest: Space Oddity 3.9 · The Obake Code 3.7.
- Space Oddity has the widest readership — 7 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Space Oddity | The Obake Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.1 (7) | 2.0 (2) |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (5) | — |
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Reception
| Space Oddity | The Obake Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 7 | 2 |
| Editions | 2 | 1 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 19612 | — |
| Pages | 344 | 352 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Space Oddity or The Obake Code?
Space Oddity has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Space Oddity 3.9/5, The Obake Code 3.7/5).
Which is shorter to read: Space Oddity or The Obake Code?
Space Oddity is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Space Oddity (344 pages, ≈ 6 h 22 m); The Obake Code (352 pages, ≈ 6 h 31 m).
Which is harder to read: Space Oddity or The Obake Code?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Space Oddity: Moderate; The Obake Code: Moderate.