Fool's Errand vs The Hero of Ages: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Magic, Fantasy fiction, Fantasy, Fiction

Fool's Errand

Fool's Errand Robin Hobb · 2001 ★★★★☆ 4.4 666 pages · ≈ 12 h 20 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The Hero of Ages Brandon Sanderson · 2008 ★★★★★ 4.6 760 pages · ≈ 14 h 04 m · Light Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 4.4 vs 4.6 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Hero of Ages is the easier read (Light), Fool's Errand more demanding (Moderate).