Pride and Prejudice vs The Secret Garden: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: History, Fiction

Cover of Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice Jane Austen · 1813 ★★★★☆ 4.3 320 pages · ≈ 5 h 56 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden Frances Hodgson Burnett · 1911 ★★★★☆ 4.2 208 pages · ≈ 3 h 51 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 4.3 vs 4.2 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Secret Garden is the quicker read — about 3 hours vs 5 for Pride and Prejudice.
The Secret Garden is the easier read (Moderate), Pride and Prejudice more demanding (Demanding).

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