The elixir of life (Auriol) vs The Legend of Bagger Vance: 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 Legend of Bagger Vance
The protagonist of this metaphysical fable is Rannulph Junah, Southern aristocrat and World War I hero. In a tournament in Savannah, he defeats two golf pros by following the teachings of his guru, Bagger Vance, a black…
The verdict
- The elixir of life (Auriol) is the quickest read — about 2 hours vs 5 for The Legend of Bagger Vance.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The elixir of life (Auriol) | The Legend of Bagger Vance | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.1 (45) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.8 (5) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (117) |
Reception
| The elixir of life (Auriol) | The Legend of Bagger Vance | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | — | 117 |
| Editions | 44 | 12 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 19 |
| Written reviews | — | 4 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 21973 |
| Pages | 128 | 272 |