The coming of the king vs The iron grail: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Merlin, Wizards, Adaptations, Arthurian romances, Fiction
The coming of the king
Was Merlin only a legend—or a man of history?In The Quest for Merlin, acclaimed historian and author Nikolai Tolstoy undertakes a bold and fascinating investigation into one of Britain's most enduring and enigmatic…
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The iron grail
“"The great fortress of Taurovinda, its causewayed heights rising steeply from the Plain of MaegCatha, bloody playground of the Battle Crow, stood abandoned, burned and silent."”
De retour sur l'île anglaise d'Alba, Merlin est accueilli par de mauvaises nouvelles. La forteresse de Taurovida a été prise par les troupes du Pays fantôme, et l'enchanteur est l'objet de multiples menaces.
The verdict
- Readers rate The coming of the king highest: The coming of the king 4.1 · The iron grail 3.8.
- The iron grail is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 11 for The coming of the king.
- The iron grail has the widest readership — 427 ratings behind its score.
- The iron grail runs the darker storyline; The coming of the king stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Want a one-evening read?
The iron grail
≈ 5h vs 11h for The coming of the king
Just want the better-reviewed one?
The coming of the king
4.1 vs 3.8 from readers
In the mood for something dark?
The iron grail
a darker storyline than The coming of the king
Want something lighter?
The coming of the king
an easier tone than The iron grail
Scores by source
| The coming of the king | The iron grail | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.2 (174) | 3.8 (427) |
| Hardcover | 3.0 (3) | 3.5 (2) |
| Google Books | — | 4.0 (1) |
Reception
| The coming of the king | The iron grail | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 174 | 427 |
| Editions | 8 | 8 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 70 | 399 |
| Reading it now | 8 | 11 |
| Written reviews | 29 | 20 |
| Wikipedia attention | 243 | — |
| Pages | 607 | 320 |