Columbus of Space vs Flatland: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Science Fiction, Fiction

Cover of Columbus of Space

Columbus of Space Garrett Putman Serviss · 1911 ★★★★☆ 3.6 246 pages · ≈ 4 h 33 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of Flatland

Flatland Edwin Abbott Abbott · 1884 ★★★★☆ 3.8 110 pages · ≈ 2 h 02 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.6 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
Flatland is the quicker read — about 2 hours vs 4 for Columbus of Space.
Columbus of Space is the easier read (Challenging), Flatland more demanding (Demanding).

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