The Mammoth Book of Werewolves vs Wolfsbane and Mistletoe: Which Should You Read?
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The Mammoth Book of Werewolves
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Monsterrific stories by top names in horror writingVampires, Werewolves, Zombies, Ghouls . . . these and many other Creatures of the Night are featured in this bumper collection of stories by such authors as Clive…
Wolfsbane and Mistletoe
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Lycanthropy is the theme of a special anthology of holiday tales featuring an outstanding collection of werewolf stories by Charlaine Harris, Simon R. Green, Keri Arthur, Dana Stabenow, Carrie Vaughn, Patricia Briggs,…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Wolfsbane and Mistletoe is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 9 for The Mammoth Book of Werewolves.
- Wolfsbane and Mistletoe has the widest readership — 11552 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| The Mammoth Book of Werewolves | Wolfsbane and Mistletoe | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.8 (459) | 3.8 (11552) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.8 (29) |
| Google Books | — | 5.0 (1) |
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Reception
| The Mammoth Book of Werewolves | Wolfsbane and Mistletoe | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 459 | 11552 |
| Editions | 5 | 11 |
| Want to read | 866 | 8425 |
| Reading it now | 31 | 104 |
| Written reviews | 35 | 620 |
| Pages | 496 | 240 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The Mammoth Book of Werewolves or Wolfsbane and Mistletoe?
The Mammoth Book of Werewolves has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Mammoth Book of Werewolves 3.8/5, Wolfsbane and Mistletoe 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: The Mammoth Book of Werewolves or Wolfsbane and Mistletoe?
Wolfsbane and Mistletoe is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Wolfsbane and Mistletoe (240 pages, ≈ 4 h 27 m); The Mammoth Book of Werewolves (496 pages, ≈ 9 h 11 m).
Which is harder to read: The Mammoth Book of Werewolves or Wolfsbane and Mistletoe?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The Mammoth Book of Werewolves: Moderate; Wolfsbane and Mistletoe: Moderate.