The Islander vs The Song Rising (Thorndike Press Large Print Basic): Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Fiction
The Islander
In 2155 there are two Americas. Half the nation lives comfortably in the technology of the 22nd century; the other half lives trapped on pre-industrial Islands: the remains of America's collapsed cities. The two…
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The Song Rising (Thorndike Press Large Print Basic)
The magnificent new book in the New York Times-bestselling series: a fantastic tale of rebellion and courage against enormous odds. Following a bloody battle against foes on every side, Paige Mahoney has risen to the…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Islander is the quickest read — about 8 hours vs 11 for The Song Rising (Thorndike Press Large Print Basic).
- The Islander has the widest readership — 464 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The Islander | The Song Rising (Thorndike Press Large Print Basic) | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (464) | — |
| Hardcover | — | 4.2 (76) |
Reception
| The Islander | The Song Rising (Thorndike Press Large Print Basic) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 464 | 76 |
| Editions | 1 | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | 129 | — |
| Pages | 476 | 631 |