An outcast of the islands vs Tales of space and time: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Classic Literature, Short Stories, Fiction

Cover of An outcast of the islands

An outcast of the islands Joseph Conrad · 1896 ★★★★☆ 3.9 375 pages · ≈ 6 h 57 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Tales of space and time

Tales of space and time H. G. Wells · 1899 ★★★★☆ 3.7 205 pages · ≈ 3 h 48 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.9 vs 3.7 — either is a safe pick by score.
Tales of space and time is the quicker read — about 3 hours vs 6 for An outcast of the islands.

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