Chains vs The spy: Which Should You Read?

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Cover of Chains

Chains Laurie Halse Anderson · 2008 ★★★★☆ 4.0 316 pages · ≈ 5 h 51 m · Light Find on Amazon

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Cover of The spy

The spy James Fenimore Cooper · 1821 ★★★★☆ 3.6 447 pages · ≈ 8 h 17 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Readers rate Chains higher: 4.0 vs 3.6 from 496 votes.
Chains is the quicker read — about 5 hours vs 8 for The spy.
Chains is the easier read (Light), The spy more demanding (Demanding).

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