Skeleton crew vs Wolfman: Which Should You Read?
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Skeleton crew
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From the Flap: The Master at his scarifying best! From heart-pounding terror to the eeriest of whimsy--tales from the outer limits of one of the greatest imaginations of our time! Evil that breathes and walks and…
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"Rankin is a master storyteller, and his Rebus novels are a national treasure." —The GuardianTooth and Nail is another outstanding entry in the internationally acclaimed, award-winning, bestselling Inspector Rebus…
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The verdict
- Wolfman is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 10 for Skeleton crew.
Scores by source
| Skeleton crew | Wolfman | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.3 (9615) | — |
| Hardcover | 3.7 (287) | — |
| Google Books | 5.0 (1) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (208) | — |
Reception
| Skeleton crew | Wolfman | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 9615 | — |
| Editions | 73 | 4 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 87037 | — |
| Reading it now | 88 | — |
| Written reviews | 4640 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 10288 | 383 |
| Pages | 576 | 196 |
Questions readers ask
Which is shorter to read: Skeleton crew or Wolfman?
Wolfman is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Wolfman (196 pages, ≈ 3 h 38 m); Skeleton crew (576 pages, ≈ 10 h 40 m).
Which is harder to read: Skeleton crew or Wolfman?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Skeleton crew: Moderate; Wolfman: Moderate.