David Copperfield [adaptation] vs Oliver Twist: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Social conditions, Orphans, Coming-of-age, Fiction

David Copperfield [adaptation] Malvina G. Vogel · 1979 239 pages · ≈ 4 h 26 m · Light Find on Amazon

Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist George Almar · 1838 ★★★★☆ 3.9 44 pages · ≈ 49 min · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

Oliver Twist is the quicker read — about 1 hours vs 4 for David Copperfield [adaptation].
David Copperfield [adaptation] is the easier read (Light), Oliver Twist more demanding (Challenging).