Candide vs Don Quijote de la Mancha: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Classics, Humor, Philosophy, Adventure, History, Fiction

Cover of Candide

Candide Voltaire · 1746 ★★★★☆ 3.8 148 pages · ≈ 2 h 44 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Don Quijote de la Mancha

Don Quijote de la Mancha Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra · 1600 ★★★★☆ 3.9 506 pages · ≈ 9 h 22 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
Candide is the quicker read — about 2 hours vs 9 for Don Quijote de la Mancha.

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