The dynamiter vs The Guilty River: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: British and irish fiction, Classic Literature, Fiction
The dynamiter
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…
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The Guilty River
During his lifetime, British fiction writer Wilkie Collins came to rival Charles Dickens in popularity and critical acclaim. Like Dickens, Collins often gravitated toward characters who overcame significant obstacles to…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Guilty River has the widest readership — 419 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| The dynamiter | The Guilty River | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.3 (138) | 3.3 (419) |
| Hardcover | — | 1.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.0 (8) |
Reception
| The dynamiter | The Guilty River | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 138 | 419 |
| Editions | 25 | 126 |
| Want to read | — | 334 |
| Reading it now | — | 13 |
| Written reviews | — | 61 |
| Pages | 192 | 124 |