Jurgen vs Rinkitink in Oz: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Classic Literature, Fantasy, Fiction

Cover of Jurgen

Jurgen James Branch Cabell · 1919 ★★★★☆ 3.8 284 pages · ≈ 5 h 16 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of Rinkitink in Oz

Rinkitink in Oz L. Frank Baum · 1916 ★★★★☆ 3.8 132 pages · ≈ 2 h 27 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
Rinkitink in Oz is the quicker read — about 2 hours vs 5 for Jurgen.
Rinkitink in Oz is the easier read (Moderate), Jurgen more demanding (Challenging).

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