The elixir of life (Auriol) vs The Golem: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Supernatural, Paranormal, Fiction
The elixir of life (Auriol)
Auriol: or, The Elixir of Life is a novel by British historical novelist William Harrison Ainsworth. It was first published in 1844 in serial form, under the title Revelations of London. Auriol, written 1844, is…
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The Golem
A masterpiece of surreal fantasy. The protagonist, called Athanasius Pernath is flung from the present, to the past, from one nightmare situation where the characters he meets have no link with anyon else. Underlying…
1 film adaptation
The verdict
- The elixir of life (Auriol) is the quickest read — about 2 hours vs 5 for The Golem.
- The Golem runs the darker storyline; The elixir of life (Auriol) stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The elixir of life (Auriol) | The Golem | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.8 (9623) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.2 (4) |
Reception
| The elixir of life (Auriol) | The Golem | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | — | 9623 |
| Editions | 44 | 12 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 13389 |
| Reading it now | — | 583 |
| Written reviews | — | 889 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 2406 |
| Pages | 128 | 276 |