The Damned vs The Dead Take the A Train: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Horror
The Damned
The Damned is a chilling tale of supernatural horror from one of the great masters of horror fiction, Algernon Blackwood.
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The Dead Take the A Train
Bestselling authors Cassandra Khaw and Richard Kadrey have teamed up to deliver a dark new story with magic, monsters, and mayhem, perfect for fans of unhinged eldritch horror.Julie is a coked-up, burnt-out…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Damned is the quickest read — about 2 hours vs 7 for The Dead Take the A Train.
- The Dead Take the A Train has the widest readership — 53 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| The Damned | The Dead Take the A Train | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.3 (3) | 3.7 (44) |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (26) | 4.0 (53) |
Reception
| The Damned | The Dead Take the A Train | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 26 | 53 |
| Editions | 106 | 7 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 188 | — |
| Pages | 110 | 384 |