"Speaking of operations--" vs The dispensary: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Medicine, Anecdotes, Humor
"Speaking of operations--"
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Article from The Saturday Evening Post, Nov. 6, 1915, vol. 188, no. 19.
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The dispensary
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A satire on the opponents of the dispensary organized by the Royal College of Physicians.
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The verdict
- Readers rate The dispensary highest: The dispensary 4.0 · "Speaking of operations--" 3.7.
- "Speaking of operations--" has the widest readership — 25 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| "Speaking of operations--" | The dispensary | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.6 (25) | 4.4 (16) |
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Reception
| "Speaking of operations--" | The dispensary | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 25 | 16 |
| Editions | 12 | 17 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | 19 | — |
| Reading it now | 4 | — |
| Written reviews | 2 | — |
| Pages | 64 | 84 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: "Speaking of operations--" or The dispensary?
The dispensary has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The dispensary 4.0/5, "Speaking of operations--" 3.7/5).
Which is shorter to read: "Speaking of operations--" or The dispensary?
"Speaking of operations--" is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: "Speaking of operations--" (64 pages, ≈ 1 h 11 m); The dispensary (84 pages, ≈ 1 h 33 m).
Which is harder to read: "Speaking of operations--" or The dispensary?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — "Speaking of operations--": Moderate; The dispensary: Demanding.