A Fine Balance vs A hazard of new fortunes: Which Should You Read?

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Cover of A Fine Balance

A Fine Balance Rohinton Mistry · 1995 ★★★★☆ 4.4 719 pages · ≈ 13 h 19 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of A hazard of new fortunes

A hazard of new fortunes William Dean Howells · 1707 ★★★☆☆ 3.3 275 pages · ≈ 5 h 06 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Readers rate A Fine Balance higher: 4.4 vs 3.3 from 164273 votes.
A hazard of new fortunes is the quicker read — about 5 hours vs 13 for A Fine Balance.
A Fine Balance is the easier read (Moderate), A hazard of new fortunes more demanding (Demanding).

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