Columbus of Space vs It Can't Happen Here: 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 It Can't Happen Here

It Can't Happen Here Sinclair Lewis · 1935 ★★★★☆ 3.8 376 pages · ≈ 6 h 58 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.6 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
Columbus of Space is the quicker read — about 4 hours vs 6 for It Can't Happen Here.

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