The Pagan Lord vs To the Last Man: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: War & Military, Historical, Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, Fiction
The Pagan Lord
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As the Danes in the north, led by Viking Cnut Longsword, prepare to invade England, Uhtred, who is now out of favor with the new king, leads a band of outcasts north to recapture his old family home, but is soon drawn…
To the Last Man
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Jeff Shaara has enthralled readers with his New York Times bestselling novels set during the Civil War and the American Revolution. Now the acclaimed author turns to World War I, bringing to life the sweeping, emotional…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Pagan Lord is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 11 for To the Last Man.
- The Pagan Lord has the widest readership — 707 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| The Pagan Lord | To the Last Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.3 (82) | 4.2 (6) |
| Google Books | 5.0 (1) | 5.0 (3) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (707) | 4.5 (236) |
Reception
| The Pagan Lord | To the Last Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 707 | 236 |
| Editions | 13 | 7 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | 783 | 110 |
| Pages | 320 | 636 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The Pagan Lord or To the Last Man?
The Pagan Lord has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Pagan Lord 4.5/5, To the Last Man 4.4/5).
Which is shorter to read: The Pagan Lord or To the Last Man?
The Pagan Lord is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The Pagan Lord (320 pages, ≈ 5 h 56 m); To the Last Man (636 pages, ≈ 11 h 47 m).
Which is harder to read: The Pagan Lord or To the Last Man?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The Pagan Lord: Moderate; To the Last Man: Moderate.