Measure for Measure vs The Merchant of Venice: Which Should You Read?

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Cover of Measure for Measure

Measure for Measure William Shakespeare · 1700 ★★★★☆ 3.7 222 pages · ≈ 4 h 07 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare · 1600 ★★★★☆ 3.8 105 pages · ≈ 1 h 57 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.7 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Merchant of Venice is the quicker read — about 1 hours vs 4 for Measure for Measure.

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