Pictures from Italy vs Works (American Notes / Pictures from Italy): Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: English Novelists, Italy, Journeys, Description and travel, Travel, Social life and customs

Cover of Pictures from Italy

Pictures from Italy Charles Dickens · 1846 ★★★★☆ 3.5 125 pages · ≈ 2 h 19 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Works (American Notes / Pictures from Italy)

Works (American Notes / Pictures from Italy) Charles Dickens · 1800 ★★★★☆ 3.6 521 pages · ≈ 9 h 39 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.5 vs 3.6 — either is a safe pick by score.
Pictures from Italy is the quicker read — about 2 hours vs 9 for Works (American Notes / Pictures from Italy).

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