The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt vs Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ...: Which Should You Read?
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The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt
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Crockett’s ‘breakthrough’ and most famous novel, first published in 1894, this is part of a loose trilogy of smugglers and gypsies stories featuring the Herons, the Maxwells and the Faas. Stevensonesque in style, it is…
Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ...
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"Edward Waverley is a young, cultured man whose sensibilities lead to his involvement in the Jacobite Rising of 1745. In his journey into Scotland, down to Derby, and back up again he explores the cultural and political…
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The verdict
- Readers rate The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt highest: The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt 4.0 · Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ... 3.4.
- The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt is the quickest read — about 7 hours vs 12 for Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ....
- Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ... has the widest readership — 6256 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt | Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ... | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.1 (29) | 3.4 (6256) |
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Reception
| The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt | Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ... | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 29 | 6256 |
| Editions | 23 | 379 |
| Citations | — | 39 |
| Pages | 391 | 669 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt or Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ...?
The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt 4.0/5, Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ... 3.4/5).
Which is shorter to read: The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt or Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ...?
The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt (391 pages, ≈ 7 h 14 m); Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ... (669 pages, ≈ 12 h 23 m).
Which is harder to read: The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt or Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ...?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The raiders, being some passages in the life of John Faa, Lord and Earl of Little Egypt: Challenging; Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ...: Demanding.