The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries vs Ribbons of Scarlet: A French Revolution Women Novel
Overall winner: The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries
Key Differences
Ribbons of Scarlet (A) is a lower-priced historical-fiction anthology focused on women of the French Revolution with multiple women authors and a 4.40 rating from 1,047 reviews. The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries (B) is a higher-priced mystery anthology edited by Otto Penzler, organized by topical categories, has a slightly higher 4.60 rating from 1,075 reviews, and targets mystery/holiday readers
The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries
A collection of Christmas mystery short stories with varied authors and engaging plots. Readers appreciate the well-categorized sections and entertaining twists
Pros
- diverse author lineup
- topically organized stories
- enjoyable gift for mystery fans
- wide variety of mystery content
Cons
- noted as a large collection, may be lengthy
Ribbons of Scarlet: A French Revolution Women Novel
A historical short stories anthology exploring multiple women’s perspectives during the French Revolution. Engaging, well-written narrative with solid historical detail and strong character development
Pros
- multi-perspective storytelling
- historically researched
- strong female characters
- well-written prose
Cons
- short stories format may vary in pace
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Kate Quinn, E. Knight, Stephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie, Heather Webb, Sophie Perinot |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | Otto Penzler |
| User Reviews | Otto Penzler |