The forbidden vs The revelation: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Amish, Christian Fiction, Fiction
The forbidden
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The church split has not extinguished their love, but the demands of one man still stand in their way... Caleb Yoder's father has forbidden him to court Nellie Mae Fisher, but words alone cannot stop Caleb's devotion.…
The revelation
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"Conclusion to the series spanning three generations in a quaint Old Order Amish community. A story of love, faith, and second chances featuring five courting-age sisters and their extended family that is both…
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The verdict
- Readers rate The revelation highest: The revelation 4.5 · The forbidden 4.0.
- The forbidden has the widest readership — 11827 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| The forbidden | The revelation | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (11827) | — |
| Hardcover | 1.0 (1) | 4.0 (3) |
| Google Books | 5.0 (1) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (25) | 5.0 (49) |
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Reception
| The forbidden | The revelation | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 11827 | 49 |
| Editions | 7 | 8 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Pages | 352 | 410 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The forbidden or The revelation?
The revelation has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The revelation 4.5/5, The forbidden 4.0/5).
Which is shorter to read: The forbidden or The revelation?
The forbidden is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The forbidden (352 pages, ≈ 6 h 31 m); The revelation (410 pages, ≈ 7 h 36 m).
Which is harder to read: The forbidden or The revelation?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The forbidden: Moderate; The revelation: Moderate.