Under the Greenwood Tree or, The Mellstock quire vs Villette, a novel: Which Should You Read?
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Under the Greenwood Tree or, The Mellstock quire
Under the Greenwood Tree is the story of the romantic entanglement between church musician, Dick Dewey, and the attractive new school mistress, Fancy Day. A pleasant romantic tale set in the Victorian era, Under the…
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Villette, a novel
In time for the 200th anniversary of her birth, a Penguin Hardcover Classics edition of the book many believe to be Charlotte Brontë's crowning achievement. With neither friends nor family, Lucy Snowe sets sail from…
The verdict
- Readers rate Villette, a novel highest: Villette, a novel 4.0 · Under the Greenwood Tree or, The Mellstock quire 3.6.
- Under the Greenwood Tree or, The Mellstock quire is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 15 for Villette, a novel.
- Under the Greenwood Tree or, The Mellstock quire has the widest readership — 15058 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Under the Greenwood Tree or, The Mellstock quire | Villette, a novel | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.6 (15058) | — |
| Hardcover | 3.1 (18) | — |
| Apple Books | — | 4.0 (140) |
Reception
| Under the Greenwood Tree or, The Mellstock quire | Villette, a novel | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 15058 | 140 |
| Editions | 425 | 519 |
| Citations | 2 | — |
| Pages | 188 | 856 |