The Dispossessed vs Theory & practice of good cooking: Which Should You Read?
The Dispossessed
Shevek, a brilliant physicist, decides to take action. He will seek answers, question the unquestionable, and attempt to tear down the walls of hatred that have isolated his planet of anarchists from the rest of the…
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Theory & practice of good cooking
Abstract: The fundamental principles of cooking are presented for beginners and expert cooks alike. Each chapter is built around a method of preparation rather than a category of foods, and begins with a detailed…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Dispossessed is the quickest read — about 6 hours vs 8 for Theory & practice of good cooking.
- The Dispossessed has the widest readership — 15473 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The Dispossessed | Theory & practice of good cooking | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.3 (15473) | 4.3 (388) |
| Hardcover | 4.2 (881) | — |
Reception
| The Dispossessed | Theory & practice of good cooking | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 15473 | 388 |
| Editions | 75 | 9 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 242459 | 973 |
| Reading it now | — | 869 |
| Written reviews | 15473 | 20 |
| Wikipedia attention | 22377 | — |
| Pages | 352 | 465 |