Jane Eyre vs The Old Curiosity Shop: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: History, Fiction
Jane Eyre
The novel is set somewhere in the north of England. Jane's childhood at Gateshead Hall, where she is emotionally and physically abused by her aunt and cousins; her education at Lowood School, where she acquires friends…
1 film adaptation
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The Old Curiosity Shop
The sensational bestselling story of Little Nell, the beautiful child thrown into a shadowy, terrifying world, seems to belong less to the history of the Victorian novel than to folklore, fairy tale, or myth. The…
1 film adaptation
The verdict
- Readers rate Jane Eyre highest: Jane Eyre 4.2 · The Old Curiosity Shop 3.8.
- Jane Eyre is the quickest read — about 8 hours vs 14 for The Old Curiosity Shop.
- Jane Eyre has the widest readership — 2404942 ratings behind its score.
- The Old Curiosity Shop runs the darker storyline; Jane Eyre stays the lighter read.
How to choose
Want a one-evening read?
Jane Eyre
≈ 8h vs 14h for The Old Curiosity Shop
Want the crowd-tested pick?
Jane Eyre
2404942 ratings vs 24526 for The Old Curiosity Shop
Just want the better-reviewed one?
Jane Eyre
4.2 vs 3.8 from readers
New to the genre?
Jane Eyre
Challenging vs Demanding for The Old Curiosity Shop
In the mood for something dark?
The Old Curiosity Shop
a darker storyline than Jane Eyre
Scores by source
| Jane Eyre | The Old Curiosity Shop | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.2 (2404942) | 3.8 (24526) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.8 (32) |
| Google Books | 4.5 (152) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (3488) | 4.5 (232) |
Reception
| Jane Eyre | The Old Curiosity Shop | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2404942 | 24526 |
| Editions | 1170 | 825 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 1742045 | 31958 |
| Reading it now | 99285 | 2723 |
| Written reviews | 87752 | 2025 |
| Wikipedia attention | 58205 | 5898 |
| Pages | 468 | 792 |