In Their Footsteps vs The Icon: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Greece, Spy Fiction, Thriller, Fiction
In Their Footsteps
The quiet scandal surrounding her parents' deaths 20 years ago sends Beryl Tavistock on a search for the truth from Paris to Greece. As she enters a world of international espionage, Beryl discovers she needs help and…
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The Icon
A fascinating novel of art theft, family intrigue, and an ancient religious artifact that possesses untold power When Matthew Spear, a young curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, meets the lovely Ana Kessler, an…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- In Their Footsteps is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 6 for The Icon.
- In Their Footsteps has the widest readership — 7535 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| In Their Footsteps | The Icon | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.7 (7535) | — |
| Hardcover | 4.0 (5) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (71) | — |
Reception
| In Their Footsteps | The Icon | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 7535 | 1 |
| Editions | 10 | 9 |
| Want to read | 4222 | — |
| Reading it now | 1527 | — |
| Written reviews | 449 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 13 | 15 |
| Pages | 251 | 377 |