The Man Who Knew vs The Square Emerald: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Adventure, Thriller, Mystery, Fiction
The Man Who Knew
“THE room was a small one, and had been chosen for its remoteness from the dwelling rooms.”
John Minute, formerly an unscrupulous African mining magnate, has flown to England, but can’t escape his past. Constantly threatened by blackmailers, he fears death and financial ruin. At the suggestion of the…
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The Square Emerald
Leslie Maughan, recognized for her keen mind, has unofficially been promoted to Scotland Yard’s first female investigator. Chancing upon a book of poetry once owned by a Peter Dawlish, convicted forger, Leslie delves…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Man Who Knew has the widest readership — 241 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| The Man Who Knew | The Square Emerald | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.4 (241) | 3.5 (156) |
| Hardcover | 2.0 (1) | 1.5 (1) |
| Apple Books | 3.5 (19) | 5.0 (5) |
Reception
| The Man Who Knew | The Square Emerald | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 241 | 156 |
| Editions | 70 | 34 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 152 | — |
| Reading it now | 26 | — |
| Written reviews | 29 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 52 | — |
| Pages | 145 | 188 |