Hōjōki vs Without Prejudice: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Essays, Poetry

Cover of Hōjōki

Hōjōki Chōmei Kamo · 1892 ★★★★☆ 3.8 79 pages · ≈ 1 h 28 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Without Prejudice

Without Prejudice Israel Zangwill · 1896 ★★★★☆ 3.6 336 pages · ≈ 6 h 13 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.6 — either is a safe pick by score.
Hōjōki is the quicker read — about 1 hours vs 6 for Without Prejudice.

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