The Human Use of Human Beings vs The Marvelous Land of Oz: Which Should You Read?
The Human Use of Human Beings
"Only a few books stand as landmarks in social and scientific upheaval. Norbert Wiener's classic is one in that small company. Founder of the science of cybernetics--the study of the relationship between computers and…
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The Marvelous Land of Oz
“IN the Country of the Gillikins, which is at the North of the Land of Oz, lived a youth called Tip.”
Tip and his creation, Jack Pumpkin, run away to Oz, where they save the city after it is captured by girls.
1 film adaptation
The verdict
- Readers rate The Human Use of Human Beings highest: The Human Use of Human Beings 4.0 · The Marvelous Land of Oz 3.8.
- The Marvelous Land of Oz has the widest readership — 26761 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The Human Use of Human Beings | The Marvelous Land of Oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (995) | 3.8 (26761) |
| Hardcover | 3.2 (5) | 3.6 (82) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (509) |
Reception
| The Human Use of Human Beings | The Marvelous Land of Oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 995 | 26761 |
| Editions | 26 | 724 |
| Citations | 765 | — |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 5350 | 13765 |
| Reading it now | 312 | 2283 |
| Written reviews | 123 | 2319 |
| Wikipedia attention | 1495 | 4737 |
| Pages | 199 | 138 |