Advances in imaging and electron physics vs The Worst Journey in the World: Which Should You Read?

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Cover of Advances in imaging and electron physics

Advances in imaging and electron physics Peter W. Hawkes · 1995 ★★★★☆ 3.8 360 pages · ≈ 6 h 40 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Worst Journey in the World

The Worst Journey in the World Apsley Cherry-Garrard · 1922 ★★★★☆ 3.8 591 pages · ≈ 10 h 57 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
Advances in imaging and electron physics is the quicker read — about 6 hours vs 10 for The Worst Journey in the World.
Advances in imaging and electron physics is the easier read (Moderate), The Worst Journey in the World more demanding (Challenging).

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