The elixir of life (Auriol) vs The Forbidden Zone: 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 Forbidden Zone
The mound, a quiet town gathering spot ... until now. Now something undeniably evil is hiding beneath it. A powerful darkness, terror with unfathomable needs and desires, spreading its roots in secret, transforming all…
The verdict
- The elixir of life (Auriol) is the quickest read — about 2 hours vs 5 for The Forbidden Zone.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The elixir of life (Auriol) | The Forbidden Zone | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.4 (365) |
| Hardcover | — | 2.7 (3) |
| Apple Books | — | 3.5 (5) |
Reception
| The elixir of life (Auriol) | The Forbidden Zone | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | — | 365 |
| Editions | 44 | 11 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 60 |
| Pages | 128 | 309 |