The Blue Flame vs The Sound of Regret: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Thriller
The Blue Flame
Private investigator Derek Strange returns in a riveting drama about revenge, greed, and redemption—from bestselling author and Emmy-nominated writer for HBO’s The Wire and Treme, George Pelecanos. He was curious. It…
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The Sound of Regret
The Sound of Regret is the debut album by the American alternative rock band Amity Lane. The album was released on October 31, 2006 via Corporate Punishment Records. The band is notable for featuring two members from…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Blue Flame has the widest readership — 191 ratings behind its score.
- The Blue Flame runs the darker storyline; The Sound of Regret stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The Blue Flame | The Sound of Regret | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.3 (191) | — |
| Hardcover | 4.5 (1) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (47) | 4.5 (108) |
Reception
| The Blue Flame | The Sound of Regret | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 191 | 108 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 4301 | — |
| Pages | 176 | — |