The Two Admirals: A Tale vs Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ...: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Jacobite Rebellion, Scotland, Historical Fiction, Fiction
The Two Admirals: A Tale
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Describing first obscure English law and then a number of characters who will ultimately prove only secondary to the plot.
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
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ... has the widest readership — 6256 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The Two Admirals: A Tale | Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ... | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.5 (40) | 3.4 (6256) |
| Apple Books | 3.5 (7) | — |
Reception
| The Two Admirals: A Tale | Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ... | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 40 | 6256 |
| Editions | 62 | 379 |
| Citations | — | 39 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 131 | — |
| Reading it now | 14 | — |
| Written reviews | 4 | — |
| Pages | 588 | 669 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The Two Admirals: A Tale or Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ...?
The Two Admirals: A Tale has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Two Admirals: A Tale 3.6/5, Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ... 3.4/5).
Which is shorter to read: The Two Admirals: A Tale or Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ...?
The Two Admirals: A Tale is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The Two Admirals: A Tale (588 pages, ≈ 10 h 53 m); Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ... (669 pages, ≈ 12 h 23 m).
Which is harder to read: The Two Admirals: A Tale or Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ...?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The Two Admirals: A Tale: Challenging; Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ...: Demanding.