The Measure vs The secret wisdom of the earth: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Fate and Fatalism, Families, Friendship, Fiction
The Measure
Eight ordinary people. One extraordinary choice. It seems like any other day. You wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and head out. But today, when you open your front door, waiting for you is a small wooden box. The…
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The secret wisdom of the earth
"After witnessing the death of his younger brother in a terrible home accident, 14-year-old Kevin and his grieving mother are sent for the summer to live with Kevin's grandfather. In this peeled-paint coal town deep in…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Measure has the widest readership — 416312 ratings behind its score.
- The secret wisdom of the earth runs the darker storyline; The Measure stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The Measure | The secret wisdom of the earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (416312) | 4.1 (9911) |
| Hardcover | 3.7 (356) | 3.6 (5) |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (1756) | 4.5 (12) |
Reception
| The Measure | The secret wisdom of the earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 416312 | 9911 |
| Editions | 9 | 8 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 396945 | 35148 |
| Reading it now | 26218 | 606 |
| Written reviews | 49480 | 1656 |
| Pages | 480 | 480 |