Plays (36) vs The Tempest: Which Should You Read?

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Cover of Plays (36)

Plays (36) William Shakespeare · 1623 ★★★★☆ 3.7 928 pages · ≈ 17 h 11 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Tempest

The Tempest William Shakespeare · 1611 ★★★★☆ 3.8 518 pages · ≈ 9 h 36 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.7 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Tempest is the quicker read — about 9 hours vs 17 for Plays (36).

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