The Boatman vs The Damned: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Horror
Side by side
The Boatman
HE WILL FOLLOW YOU TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH. Shortly after cruise ship the Maria Calypso embarks on its latest voyage, the passengers and crew notice someone in pursuit: An elegant figure wearing a white suit who…
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The Damned
The Damned is a chilling tale of supernatural horror from one of the great masters of horror fiction, Algernon Blackwood.
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Damned has the widest readership — 26 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| The Boatman | The Damned | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.0 (1) | 4.3 (3) |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (5) | 4.0 (26) |
Reception
| The Boatman | The Damned | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 5 | 26 |
| Editions | — | 106 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 188 |
| Pages | — | 110 |