Henry VIII vs The Accursed: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Demonology, History, Fiction
Henry VIII
Five hundred years ago Henry VIII had a fearsome temper and bloodthirsty reputation to match; more beast than human, some might say ... Is it possible he was really a werewolf?!? Discover the man behind the myth-- and…
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The Accursed
In 20th century Princeton, New Jersey, a powerful curse, which besets the wealthiest of families, causes the disappearance of a young bride, and when her brother sets out to find her, he crosses paths with the town's…
The verdict
- Readers rate Henry VIII highest: Henry VIII 3.5 · The Accursed 3.2.
- Henry VIII is the quickest read — about 7 hours vs 12 for The Accursed.
- Henry VIII has the widest readership — 10130 ratings behind its score.
- The Accursed runs the darker storyline; Henry VIII stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Henry VIII | The Accursed | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.5 (10130) | 3.2 (6407) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.8 (11) |
| Apple Books | — | 3.0 (140) |
Reception
| Henry VIII | The Accursed | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 10130 | 6407 |
| Editions | 5 | 2 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 13633 |
| Reading it now | — | 874 |
| Written reviews | — | 1244 |
| Wikipedia attention | 283385 | 203 |
| Pages | 416 | 669 |