The Ramayana vs Vikram and the Vampire: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Hinduism, Hindu mythology, Folklore, Fiction

Cover of The Ramayana

The Ramayana Ramesh Menon · 1829 ★★★★☆ 4.1 335 pages · ≈ 6 h 12 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Vikram and the Vampire

Vikram and the Vampire Richard Francis Burton · 1870 ★★★★☆ 3.9 210 pages · ≈ 3 h 53 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Readers rate The Ramayana higher: 4.1 vs 3.9 from 12788 votes.
Vikram and the Vampire is the quicker read — about 3 hours vs 6 for The Ramayana.

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