The Green Fairy Book vs The Grey Fairy Book: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Folklore, Fairy Tales, Children's fiction, Fiction
The Green Fairy Book
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Fairy tales gathered from the folklore of Russia, Germany, Italy, France, China, Scotland, and England.
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The Grey Fairy Book
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A collection of thirty-five fairy tales from the folklore of Lithuania, Africa, Germany, Greece, and France, and other parts of the world.
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Green Fairy Book has the widest readership — 2797 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| The Green Fairy Book | The Grey Fairy Book | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.2 (2797) | 4.0 (1266) |
| Hardcover | 3.0 (1) | 2.5 (9) |
| Google Books | 3.0 (2) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (7) | 4.5 (5) |
Reception
| The Green Fairy Book | The Grey Fairy Book | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2797 | 1266 |
| Editions | 336 | 384 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 4235 | 2900 |
| Reading it now | 335 | 158 |
| Written reviews | 121 | 61 |
| Wikipedia attention | 3679 | 3679 |
| Pages | 120 | 178 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The Green Fairy Book or The Grey Fairy Book?
The Green Fairy Book has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Green Fairy Book 4.2/5, The Grey Fairy Book 4.0/5).
Which is shorter to read: The Green Fairy Book or The Grey Fairy Book?
The Green Fairy Book is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The Green Fairy Book (120 pages, ≈ 2 h 13 m); The Grey Fairy Book (178 pages, ≈ 3 h 18 m).
Which is harder to read: The Green Fairy Book or The Grey Fairy Book?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The Green Fairy Book: Moderate; The Grey Fairy Book: Moderate.