Shi shuo xin yu vs Tell me where it hurts: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Anecdotes, Biography & Memoir

Cover of Shi shuo xin yu

Shi shuo xin yu Liu, Yiqing · 1615 ★★★★☆ 3.8 232 pages · ≈ 4 h 18 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Tell me where it hurts

Tell me where it hurts Nick Trout · 2007 ★★★★☆ 3.9 287 pages · ≈ 5 h 19 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
Tell me where it hurts is the easier read (Moderate), Shi shuo xin yu more demanding (Demanding).

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