In the Shadow of the Master vs Psychomania: Which Should You Read?

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Cover of In the Shadow of the Master

In the Shadow of the Master Edgar Allan Poe · 2008 ★★★★☆ 4.0 389 pages · ≈ 7 h 12 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of Psychomania

Psychomania Stephen Jones · 2013 ★★★★☆ 3.8 533 pages · ≈ 9 h 52 m · Light Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 4.0 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
In the Shadow of the Master is the quicker read — about 7 hours vs 9 for Psychomania.
Psychomania is the easier read (Light), In the Shadow of the Master more demanding (Moderate).

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