Heretics vs The rambler: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Criticism, Religion, Essays, English literature, Literature

Cover of Heretics

Heretics Gilbert Keith Chesterton · 1905 ★★★★☆ 4.2 164 pages · ≈ 3 h 02 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of The rambler

The rambler Samuel Johnson · 1750 ★★★★☆ 4.0 304 pages · ≈ 5 h 38 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 4.2 vs 4.0 — either is a safe pick by score.
Heretics is the quicker read — about 3 hours vs 5 for The rambler.

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