The house of the Wolfings vs The Will of the Many: Which Should You Read?

Cover of The house of the Wolfings The house of the Wolfings William Morris · 1889 ★★★★☆ 3.8 233 pages · ≈ 4 h 19 m · Demanding

The House of the Wolfings tells the tale of a band of German Goths living in a wood they call the Mark. Their lives are idyllic until the long shadow of the Roman Empire threatens the peace in their land. Thiodolf, the…

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Cover of The Will of the Many The Will of the Many James Islington · 2023 ★★★★☆ 4.5 720 pages · ≈ 13 h 20 m · Moderate

The Catenan Republic—the Hierarchy—may rule the world, but they do not know everything. I tell them my name is Vis Telimus. I tell them I was orphaned three years ago, and that only good fortune has got me into their…

The verdict

How to choose

Scores by source

The house of the WolfingsThe Will of the Many
Goodreads 3.8 (349) —
Hardcover 4.0 (2) 4.5 (1532)
Apple Books 5.0 (5) 4.5 (2132)

Reception

The house of the WolfingsThe Will of the Many
Ratings 349 2132
Editions 156 6
Film adaptations 1 1
Want to read 1094 —
Pages 233 720

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