A Twist in the Tale vs The lane that had no turning: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Short Stories, Fiction
A Twist in the Tale
Jeffrey Archer's collection of twelve spellbinding stories, A Twist in the Tale, will sweep you on a journey of thwarted ambition, undying passion, and unswerving honor that you'll never forget. No one can weave a web…
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The lane that had no turning
“HIS Excellency the Governor-the English Governor of French Canada-was come to Pontiac, accompanied by a goodly retinue; by private secretary, military secretary, aide-de-camp, cabinet minister, and all that.”
Twenty-six stories and sketches about the author's French-Canadian compatriotes.
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- A Twist in the Tale has the widest readership — 13305 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| A Twist in the Tale | The lane that had no turning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.9 (13305) | 3.0 (1) |
| Hardcover | 3.6 (17) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (45) | — |
Reception
| A Twist in the Tale | The lane that had no turning | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 13305 | 1 |
| Editions | 38 | 31 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 3848 | — |
| Reading it now | 573 | — |
| Written reviews | 457 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 497 | 59 |
| Pages | 253 | 358 |