Clayhanger vs Shadow of a bull: Which Should You Read?

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Cover of Clayhanger

Clayhanger Arnold Bennett · 1910 ★★★★☆ 4.0 415 pages · ≈ 7 h 41 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of Shadow of a bull

Shadow of a bull Maia Wojciechowska · 1964 ★★★★☆ 3.6 151 pages · ≈ 2 h 48 m · Light Find on Amazon

The verdict

Readers rate Clayhanger higher: 4.0 vs 3.6 from 545 votes.
Shadow of a bull is the quicker read — about 2 hours vs 7 for Clayhanger.
Shadow of a bull is the easier read (Light), Clayhanger more demanding (Challenging).

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