The dynamiter vs The egoist: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: British and irish fiction, Classic Literature, Fiction
The dynamiter
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All fourteen-year-old Robbie Hendrick ever wanted was a family. Yet as another Mississippi summer begins, his wayward mother has run off again fearing a breakdown and he's left to burn the days caring for his half…
The egoist
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Presents the text of George Meredith's classic satirical novel along with critical essays by Robert Mayo, Virginia Woolf, and others, textual notes, and background essays by the author.
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The verdict
- Readers rate The egoist highest: The egoist 3.7 · The dynamiter 3.4.
- The dynamiter is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 9 for The egoist.
- The dynamiter has the widest readership — 138 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| The dynamiter | The egoist | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.3 (138) | — |
| Hardcover | — | 4.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | — | 3.5 (12) |
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Reception
| The dynamiter | The egoist | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 138 | 12 |
| Editions | 25 | 87 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 632 |
| Pages | 192 | 523 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The dynamiter or The egoist?
The egoist has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The egoist 3.7/5, The dynamiter 3.4/5).
Which is shorter to read: The dynamiter or The egoist?
The dynamiter is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The dynamiter (192 pages, ≈ 3 h 33 m); The egoist (523 pages, ≈ 9 h 41 m).
Which is harder to read: The dynamiter or The egoist?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The dynamiter: Demanding; The egoist: Demanding.