Rabbit, Run vs The principles of psychology: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Psychology

Cover of Rabbit, Run

Rabbit, Run John Updike · 1960 ★★★★☆ 3.6 317 pages · ≈ 5 h 52 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of The principles of psychology

The principles of psychology William James · 1890 ★★★★☆ 3.9 897 pages · ≈ 16 h 37 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Readers rate The principles of psychology higher: 3.9 vs 3.6 from 281 votes.
Rabbit, Run is the quicker read — about 5 hours vs 16 for The principles of psychology.
Rabbit, Run is the easier read (Moderate), The principles of psychology more demanding (Demanding).

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