Odes vs Satyricon: Which Should You Read?

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Cover of Odes

Odes Horace · 1635 ★★★★☆ 4.0 424 pages · ≈ 7 h 51 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Satyricon

Satyricon Petronius · 1575 ★★★★☆ 3.8 164 pages · ≈ 3 h 02 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 4.0 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
Satyricon is the quicker read — about 3 hours vs 7 for Odes.

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