The BFG vs The Cat in the Hat: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Fantasy, Fiction
The BFG
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This book is a great book for all ages. It is a fantasy/adventure book.The BFG stands for 'Big Friendly Giant'. He isn't like other giants, instead of going out to different countries to eat children he catches dreams.…
The Cat in the Hat
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Two children sitting at home on a rainy day are visited by the Cat in the Hat, who shows them some tricks and games. Includes a Latin-English glossary and a note on the verse form and rhythm.
Side by side
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Cat in the Hat is the quickest read — about 1 hours vs 3 for The BFG.
- The BFG has the widest readership — 539397 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The BFG | The Cat in the Hat | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.2 (539397) | — |
| Hardcover | 4.1 (530) | 4.0 (461) |
| Google Books | 4.0 (19) | 5.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (683) | 4.5 (488) |
Reception
| The BFG | The Cat in the Hat | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 539397 | 488 |
| Editions | 136 | 85 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 198443 | — |
| Written reviews | 13942 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 10574 | 25899 |
| Pages | 207 | 63 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The BFG or The Cat in the Hat?
The Cat in the Hat has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Cat in the Hat 4.2/5, The BFG 4.2/5).
Which is shorter to read: The BFG or The Cat in the Hat?
The Cat in the Hat is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The Cat in the Hat (63 pages, ≈ 1 h 10 m); The BFG (207 pages, ≈ 3 h 50 m).
Which is harder to read: The BFG or The Cat in the Hat?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The BFG: Light; The Cat in the Hat: Moderate.
Have both books been made into films?
The BFG: 5 film adaptations; The Cat in the Hat: 3 film adaptations.