Selected Prose and Poetry vs Tales of Mystery and Imagination [12 stories]: Which Should You Read?
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Tales of Mystery and Imagination [12 stories] is the quickest read — about 6 hours vs 9 for Selected Prose and Poetry.
- Tales of Mystery and Imagination [12 stories] has the widest readership — 15 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Selected Prose and Poetry | Tales of Mystery and Imagination [12 stories] | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (2) | — |
| Hardcover | — | 3.5 (15) |
Reception
| Selected Prose and Poetry | Tales of Mystery and Imagination [12 stories] | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 2 | 15 |
| Editions | 3 | 2 |
| Pages | 528 | 337 |