A Wizard of Earthsea vs King Lear: Which Should You Read?

Cover of A Wizard of Earthsea

A Wizard of Earthsea Ursula K. Le Guin · 1968 ★★★★☆ 4.0 191 pages · ≈ 3 h 32 m · Easy Find on Amazon

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Cover of King Lear

King Lear William Shakespeare · 1800 ★★★★☆ 3.9 188 pages · ≈ 3 h 29 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 4.0 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
A Wizard of Earthsea is the easier read (Easy), King Lear more demanding (Moderate).

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