A Fine and Private Place vs Lisey's Story: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Ghost Stories, Horror, Fiction

Cover of A Fine and Private Place

A Fine and Private Place Peter S. Beagle · 1960 ★★★★☆ 3.8 256 pages · ≈ 4 h 44 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of Lisey's Story

Lisey's Story Stephen King · 2006 ★★★★☆ 3.7 608 pages · ≈ 11 h 16 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.7 — either is a safe pick by score.
A Fine and Private Place is the quicker read — about 4 hours vs 11 for Lisey's Story.

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