The Ramayana vs Vikram and the Vampire: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Hinduism, Hindu mythology, Folklore, Fiction
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Vikram and the Vampire
This story turns chiefly on a great king named Vikram, the King Arthur of the East, who in pursuance of his promise to a Jogi or Magician, brings to him the Baital (Vampire), who is hanging on a tree. The difficulties…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Vikram and the Vampire is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 6 for The Ramayana.
- The Ramayana has the widest readership — 12788 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| The Ramayana | Vikram and the Vampire | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.1 (12788) | — |
| Hardcover | 3.0 (1) | 5.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.0 (6) |
Reception
| The Ramayana | Vikram and the Vampire | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 12788 | 6 |
| Editions | 45 | 85 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 15956 | — |
| Reading it now | 3012 | — |
| Written reviews | 974 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 104458 | 2179 |
| Pages | 335 | 210 |