Sir Gawain and the loathly lady vs Tristan and Iseult: Which Should You Read?
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Sir Gawain and the loathly lady
After a horrible hag saves King Arthur's life by answering a riddle, Sir Gawain agrees to marry her and thus releases her from an evil enchantment.
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Tristan and Iseult
Retells the Celtic legend of the love between the warrior Tristan and Iseult, the wife of King Marc of Cornwall.
The verdict
- Readers rate Sir Gawain and the loathly lady highest: Sir Gawain and the loathly lady 4.1 · Tristan and Iseult 3.7.
- Sir Gawain and the loathly lady is the quickest read — about 1 hours vs 2 for Tristan and Iseult.
- Sir Gawain and the loathly lady has the widest readership — 309 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Sir Gawain and the loathly lady | Tristan and Iseult | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.1 (309) | — |
| Hardcover | 4.0 (1) | 3.2 (5) |
Reception
| Sir Gawain and the loathly lady | Tristan and Iseult | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 309 | 5 |
| Editions | 6 | 17 |
| Citations | 8 | — |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 19863 |
| Pages | 29 | 143 |