Picture Me Gone vs Special Topics in Calamity Physics: Which Should You Read?

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Cover of Picture Me Gone

Picture Me Gone Meg Rosoff · 2000 ★★★☆☆ 3.4 239 pages · ≈ 4 h 26 m · Light Find on Amazon

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Cover of Special Topics in Calamity Physics

Special Topics in Calamity Physics Marisha Pessl · 2006 ★★★★☆ 3.7 514 pages · ≈ 9 h 31 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Readers rate Special Topics in Calamity Physics higher: 3.7 vs 3.4 from 49447 votes.
Picture Me Gone is the quicker read — about 4 hours vs 9 for Special Topics in Calamity Physics.
Picture Me Gone is the easier read (Light), Special Topics in Calamity Physics more demanding (Moderate).

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