Canto for a Gypsy vs The Dead Room: Which Should You Read?
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Canto for a Gypsy
Gypsy antique dealer Roman Grey is back in one of Martin Cruz Smith's most beloved novels--the exciting and fast-paced Canto for a Gypsy . The priceless Royal Crown of Hungary is on display in St Patrick's Cathedral in…
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The Dead Room
A year ago, archaeologist Leslie MacIntyre barely survived the explosion that took the life of her fiance, Matt Connolly. In the long months since, she’s slowly come to terms not only with her loss but with her…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Canto for a Gypsy is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 7 for The Dead Room.
- The Dead Room has the widest readership — 4462 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Canto for a Gypsy | The Dead Room | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.0 (4462) |
| Hardcover | 3.0 (1) | 3.7 (6) |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (26) | 4.5 (20) |
Reception
| Canto for a Gypsy | The Dead Room | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 26 | 4462 |
| Editions | 15 | 23 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | 38 | 510 |
| Pages | 191 | 384 |