The Merchant of Death (Pendragon #1) vs Tunnel in the sky: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Space Travel, Science Fiction, Adventure, Children's fiction, Fiction
The Merchant of Death (Pendragon #1)
Bobby Pendragon is a seemingly normal fourteen-year-old boy. He has a family, a home, and even Marley, his beloved dog. But there is something very special about Bobby. He is going to save the world. And not just…
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Tunnel in the sky
This is a wonderful thought provoking book. Survival and the creation of initial social, community and even political themes are explored. A pivotal entry into my young mind. I still enjoy it today!
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Tunnel in the sky is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 7 for The Merchant of Death (Pendragon #1).
- The Merchant of Death (Pendragon #1) has the widest readership — 52831 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The Merchant of Death (Pendragon #1) | Tunnel in the sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (52831) | 4.0 (14614) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.7 (63) |
| Google Books | — | 4.5 (8) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (268) | 4.0 (176) |
Reception
| The Merchant of Death (Pendragon #1) | Tunnel in the sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 52831 | 14614 |
| Editions | 14 | 30 |
| Citations | — | 6 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 7271 |
| Reading it now | — | 287 |
| Written reviews | — | 692 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 776 |
| Pages | 384 | 255 |