The Amateur Cracksman vs The Paradise Mystery: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: England, Classic Literature, Mystery, Fiction

Cover of The Amateur Cracksman

The Amateur Cracksman E. W. Hornung · 1899 ★★★★☆ 3.6 234 pages · ≈ 4 h 20 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Paradise Mystery

The Paradise Mystery Joseph Smith Fletcher · 1920 ★★★★☆ 3.7 210 pages · ≈ 3 h 53 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.6 vs 3.7 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Paradise Mystery is the easier read (Challenging), The Amateur Cracksman more demanding (Demanding).

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