The Evil Shepherd vs The Malefactor: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Classic Literature, Thriller, Fiction
The Evil Shepherd
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Francis Ledsam, alert, well-satisfied with himself and the world, the echo of a little buzz of congratulations still in his ears, paused on the steps of the modern Temple of Justice to light a cigarette before calling…
The Malefactor
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Tall and burly, with features and skin hardened by exposure to the sun and winds of many climates, he looked like a man ready to face all hardships, equal to any emergency. Already one seemed to see the clothes and…
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The verdict
- Readers rate The Malefactor highest: The Malefactor 3.9 · The Evil Shepherd 3.7.
- The Evil Shepherd has the widest readership — 174 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| The Evil Shepherd | The Malefactor | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.6 (174) | 3.8 (53) |
| Hardcover | — | 5.0 (1) |
| Google Books | — | 4.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (13) | 4.5 (15) |
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Reception
| The Evil Shepherd | The Malefactor | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 174 | 53 |
| Editions | 291 | 58 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 343 | 61 |
| Reading it now | — | 6 |
| Written reviews | 24 | 10 |
| Wikipedia attention | 31 | — |
| Pages | 226 | 148 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The Evil Shepherd or The Malefactor?
The Malefactor has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Malefactor 3.9/5, The Evil Shepherd 3.7/5).
Which is shorter to read: The Evil Shepherd or The Malefactor?
The Malefactor is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The Malefactor (148 pages, ≈ 2 h 44 m); The Evil Shepherd (226 pages, ≈ 4 h 11 m).
Which is harder to read: The Evil Shepherd or The Malefactor?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The Evil Shepherd: Challenging; The Malefactor: Challenging.