DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) vs The Dragon Book: Which Should You Read?
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DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni)
In the kingdom of Gwynedd, the mysterious forces of magic and the superior power of the Church combine to challenge the rule of young Kelson. Now the fate of the Deryni -- a quasi-mortal race of sorcerers -- and,…
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The Dragon Book
Never before published stories by New York Times bestselling authors Jonathan Stroud, Gregory Maguire, Garth Nix, Diana Gabaldon, and others.Whether portrayed as fire-breathing reptilian beasts at war with humanity or…
The verdict
- Readers rate DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) highest: DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) 4.2 · The Dragon Book 3.7.
- DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 8 for The Dragon Book.
- The Dragon Book has the widest readership — 1717 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) | The Dragon Book | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.7 (1717) |
| Hardcover | 3.7 (29) | 3.9 (9) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (102) | 4.5 (8) |
Reception
| DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) | The Dragon Book | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 102 | 1717 |
| Editions | 22 | 10 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 149 |
| Pages | 271 | 448 |