Guesses at truth vs Short studies on great subjects: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Theology, Christianity, English literature, Philosophy

Cover of Guesses at truth

Guesses at truth Augustus J. C. Hare · 1827 ★★★★☆ 3.8 576 pages · ≈ 10 h 40 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

vs

Cover of Short studies on great subjects

Short studies on great subjects James Anthony Froude · 1867 ★★★★☆ 3.9 398 pages · ≈ 7 h 22 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
Short studies on great subjects is the quicker read — about 7 hours vs 10 for Guesses at truth.

Side by side