A.D. 30 vs The Talisman: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Christian, Historical, History, Fiction
A.D. 30
"A sweeping epic set in the harsh deserts of Arabia and ancient Palestine. A war that rages between kingdoms on the earth and in the heart. The harrowing journey of the woman at the center of it all. Step back in time…
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The Talisman
Through a series of adventures, a poor but doughty Scottish crusader known as Sir Kenneth proves his honor and discovers his destiny in Sir Walter Scott's tale of chivalry, violence, virtue, romance, and deceit. Sir…
1 film adaptation
The verdict
- Readers rate A.D. 30 highest: A.D. 30 4.2 · The Talisman 3.8.
- A.D. 30 has the widest readership — 8703 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| A.D. 30 | The Talisman | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.2 (8703) | 3.8 (2833) |
| Hardcover | 4.4 (13) | 3.8 (4) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.0 (20) |
Reception
| A.D. 30 | The Talisman | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 8703 | 2833 |
| Editions | 6 | 77 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | 8929 | 4618 |
| Reading it now | 902 | 280 |
| Written reviews | 996 | 246 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 1206 |
| Pages | 432 | 358 |