Comics vs Romeo and Juliet (adaptation): Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Comic books, Graphic Novels

Cover of Comics

Comics Zhiqing Li · 1998 ★★★★☆ 3.8 Easy Find on Amazon

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Cover of Romeo and Juliet (adaptation)

Romeo and Juliet (adaptation) William Shakespeare · 1748 ★★★★☆ 3.7 158 pages · ≈ 2 h 56 m · Light Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.7 — either is a safe pick by score.
Comics is the easier read (Easy), Romeo and Juliet (adaptation) more demanding (Light).

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