The BFG vs The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Young Adult, Adventure, 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 Wonderful Wizard of Oz
“Orothy lived in the midst of the great Kansas prairies, with Uncle Henry, who was a farmer, and Aunt Em, who was the farmer's wife.”
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Over a century after its initial publication, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is still captivating the hearts of countless readers. Come adventure with Dorothy and her three friends: the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the…
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The verdict
- Readers rate The BFG highest: The BFG 4.2 · The Wonderful Wizard of Oz 4.0.
- The BFG has the widest readership — 539397 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| The BFG | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.2 (539397) | 4.0 (524111) |
| Hardcover | 4.1 (530) | 3.0 (1) |
| Google Books | 4.0 (19) | 4.0 (2) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (683) | 4.5 (11931) |
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Reception
| The BFG | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 539397 | 524111 |
| Editions | 136 | 2049 |
| Citations | — | 9 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 198443 | 286412 |
| Reading it now | — | 17959 |
| Written reviews | 13942 | 22259 |
| Wikipedia attention | 10574 | 1456 |
| Pages | 207 | 221 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The BFG or The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?
The BFG has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The BFG 4.2/5, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz 4.0/5).
Which is shorter to read: The BFG or The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?
The BFG is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The BFG (207 pages, ≈ 3 h 50 m); The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (221 pages, ≈ 4 h 06 m).
Which is harder to read: The BFG or The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The BFG: Light; The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Challenging.
Have both books been made into films?
The BFG: 5 film adaptations; The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: no film adaptation on record.