Bitter lemons vs The magic barrel: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Manners and customs, Travel, Social life and customs

Cover of Bitter lemons

Bitter lemons Lawrence Durrell · 1957 ★★★★☆ 3.8 271 pages · ≈ 5 h 01 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of The magic barrel

The magic barrel Bernard Malamud · 1953 ★★★★☆ 3.9 214 pages · ≈ 3 h 58 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.

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