A Study of History vs The Hobbit: Which Should You Read?

Cover of A Study of History

A Study of History Arnold J. Toynbee · 1900 ★★★★☆ 4.2 12 pages · ≈ 13 min · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Hobbit

The Hobbit J.R.R. Tolkien · 1937 ★★★★☆ 4.3 284 pages · ≈ 5 h 16 m · Light Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 4.2 vs 4.3 — either is a safe pick by score.
A Study of History is the quicker read — about 1 hours vs 5 for The Hobbit.
The Hobbit is the easier read (Light), A Study of History more demanding (Demanding).

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