Shi ji vs Torches Together: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Biography & Memoir, History

Cover of Shi ji

Shi ji Sima Qian · 1550 ★★★★☆ 3.7 20 pages · ≈ 22 min · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Torches Together

Torches Together Emmy Arnold · 1964 220 pages · ≈ 4 h 04 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Shi ji is the quicker read — about 1 hours vs 4 for Torches Together.
Torches Together is the easier read (Moderate), Shi ji more demanding (Demanding).

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