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A Stroke of Malice vs The Lotus Shoes:
Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Mystery
A Stroke of Malice
A Stroke of Malice
Anna Lee Huber · 2020
★★★★☆ 4.4
Moderate
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The Lotus Shoes
The Lotus Shoes
Jane Yang · 2025
★★★★☆ 4.2
400 pages · ≈ 7 h 24 m · Moderate
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The verdict
Ratings are close: 4.4 vs 4.2 — either is a safe pick by score.
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A Stroke of Malice
The Lotus Shoes
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