The ballad of the white horse vs The Flame Bearer: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Anglo-Saxons, Kings and rulers, Great Britain, History, Fiction
The ballad of the white horse
Of great limbs gone to chaos, A great face turned to night - Why bend above a shapeless shroud Seeking in such archaic cloud Sight of strong lords and light?
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The Flame Bearer
With Britain in an uneasy state of peace, Uhtred of Bebbanburg at last has the chance to take back the home his traitorous uncle stole from him so many years ago -- and which his scheming cousin still occupies. But he…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The ballad of the white horse is the quickest read — about 1 hours vs 5 for The Flame Bearer.
- The Flame Bearer has the widest readership — 25082 ratings behind its score.
- The ballad of the white horse runs the darker storyline; The Flame Bearer stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Want a one-evening read?
The ballad of the white horse
≈ 1h vs 5h for The Flame Bearer
Want the crowd-tested pick?
The Flame Bearer
25082 ratings vs 2168 for The ballad of the white horse
New to the genre?
The Flame Bearer
Moderate vs Challenging for The ballad of the white horse
In the mood for something dark?
The ballad of the white horse
a darker storyline than The Flame Bearer
Want something lighter?
The Flame Bearer
an easier tone than The ballad of the white horse
Scores by source
| The ballad of the white horse | The Flame Bearer | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.3 (2168) | 4.4 (25082) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.2 (69) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (21) | 4.5 (738) |
Reception
| The ballad of the white horse | The Flame Bearer | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2168 | 25082 |
| Editions | 206 | 12 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 3269 | 13246 |
| Pages | 92 | 304 |