Drums Under the Windows vs The Orton Diaries: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Dramatists, Biography & Memoir

Cover of Drums Under the Windows

Drums Under the Windows Sean O'Casey · 1945 ★★★★☆ 3.8 430 pages · ≈ 7 h 58 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Orton Diaries

The Orton Diaries John Lahr · 1986 ★★★★☆ 3.8 304 pages · ≈ 5 h 38 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Orton Diaries is the quicker read — about 5 hours vs 7 for Drums Under the Windows.
The Orton Diaries is the easier read (Moderate), Drums Under the Windows more demanding (Challenging).

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