Art of Mending, The (Ay Spoken Word - Berg) vs The Magic Half: Which Should You Read?

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Cover of Art of Mending, The (Ay Spoken Word - Berg)

Art of Mending, The (Ay Spoken Word - Berg) Elizabeth Berg · 2004 ★★★★☆ 3.8 272 pages · ≈ 5 h 02 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Magic Half

The Magic Half Annie Barrows · 2008 ★★★★☆ 3.9 211 pages · ≈ 3 h 54 m · Light Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Magic Half is the easier read (Light), Art of Mending, The (Ay Spoken Word - Berg) more demanding (Moderate).

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