Side Effects vs The Magnolia Palace: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: New york, American literature, Fiction

Side Effects Woody Allen · 1975 ★★★★☆ 3.9 171 pages · ≈ 3 h 10 m · Light Find on Amazon

The Magnolia Palace

The Magnolia Palace Fiona Davis · 2022 ★★★★☆ 4.0 368 pages · ≈ 6 h 49 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.9 vs 4.0 — either is a safe pick by score.
Side Effects is the quicker read — about 3 hours vs 6 for The Magnolia Palace.
Side Effects is the easier read (Light), The Magnolia Palace more demanding (Moderate).