American Icon vs The devil's arithmetic: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: New York Times reviewed, History

American Icon

American Icon Bryce G. Hoffman · 2012 ★★★★☆ 4.5 363 pages · ≈ 6 h 43 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of The devil's arithmetic

The devil's arithmetic Jane Yolen · 1988 ★★★★☆ 4.4 170 pages · ≈ 3 h 09 m · Easy Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 4.5 vs 4.4 — either is a safe pick by score.
The devil's arithmetic is the quicker read — about 3 hours vs 6 for American Icon.
The devil's arithmetic is the easier read (Easy), American Icon more demanding (Moderate).

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