The Romany Rye vs Wild Wales: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: English Authors, Journeys, Travel, Biography & Memoir

The Romany Rye George Henry Borrow · 1800 ★★★★☆ 3.7 426 pages · ≈ 7 h 53 m · Demanding

The journey of a learned young man living with Romanies.

Romanies England Classic Literature Fiction

Wild Wales George Henry Borrow · 1798 ★★★★☆ 3.9 608 pages · ≈ 11 h 16 m · Demanding

Wild Wales: Its People, Language and Scenery is a travel book by the English Victorian gentleman writer George Borrow (1803–1881), first published in 1862.

Wales Description and travel Great Britain Social life and customs

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The verdict

Readers rate Wild Wales highest: Wild Wales 3.9 · The Romany Rye 3.7.
The Romany Rye is the quickest read — about 7 hours vs 11 for Wild Wales.
Wild Wales has the widest readership — 171 ratings behind its score.

How to choose

Want a one-evening read? The Romany Rye ≈ 7h vs 11h for Wild Wales

Scores by source

	The Romany Rye	Wild Wales
Goodreads	3.7 (73)	3.9 (171)

Reception

	The Romany Rye	Wild Wales
Ratings	73	171
Editions	164	126
Citations	3	—
Film adaptations	1	1
Want to read	311	378
Pages	426	608

The verdict

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