State of Fear vs The Lost World: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Science Fiction, Thriller, Fiction

Cover of State of Fear

State of Fear Michael Crichton · 2004 ★★★★☆ 3.7 613 pages · ≈ 11 h 21 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Lost World

The Lost World Michael Crichton · 1995 ★★★★☆ 3.9 393 pages · ≈ 7 h 17 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.7 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Lost World is the quicker read — about 7 hours vs 11 for State of Fear.

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