Gerald's Game vs Needful Things: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Castle Rock, New York Times reviewed, Horror, Fiction

Cover of Gerald's Game

Gerald's Game Stephen King · 1992 ★★★★☆ 3.9 448 pages · ≈ 8 h 18 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of Needful Things

Needful Things Stephen King · 1991 ★★★★☆ 4.0 698 pages · ≈ 12 h 56 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.9 vs 4.0 — either is a safe pick by score.
Gerald's Game is the quicker read — about 8 hours vs 12 for Needful Things.

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